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Aerospace Engineer (will consider all Sr. Levels)

Redwire Space
United States, Virginia, Dahlgren
Dec 12, 2025
Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space. Summary Redwire Space Missions LLC, has a current opportunity for an Aerospace Engineer (willing to consider all Sr. Levels). You will be supporting our government customer on site at their facility in Dahlgren, VA with occasional travel to Redwire facilities. In this role you will provide subject matter expertise in spacecraft design, mission CONOPS, industry common practices, and modeling, testing, and analysis. There you will act as a liaison for the company working alongside other Redwire employees and the customer, be the primary Aerospace background expertise, and support the use of our high-fidelity modeling and simulation software, Acorn, in its application to solving complex and challenging problems. Responsibilities Interfacing directly with customers to interpret and define needs, plan approaches and techniques to solve problems, provide technical support, and support program management needs while on-site Subject matter expertise in Aerospace engineer related to: spacecraft design, industry common practices, design reference missions, Keplerian dynamics, and modeling and simulation approaches Lead technical teams through defining and controlling component, subsystem, and spacecraft interfaces; manage and interpret Interface Control Documents and communication between cross-functional areas Perform various analyses to evaluate and characterize total system of systems and/or system architectures Support design/development of test tooling (simulation, models, report/analysis tools, EGSE) for both Software and Hardware testing Write technical policies, procedures, and documentation Ideal Experience Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field Five or more years of engineering experience in the space industry Experience with space systems engineering life cycle; including an understanding of space vehicle design, architecture development, space vehicle integration and test, and space operations development Experience interfacing directly with customer and leading technical discussions Occasional travel required to other Redwire locations Active Top Secret DOD Security Clearance required (SCI Eligibility preferred) Desired Skills Knowledge of aerospace engineering principles Experience with flight software development and working with flight hardware Ability to provide in-depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with Orbit Mechanics, Keplerian Physics, and Attitude Determination and Control Experience with Software Development (C/C++, Python) Experience with Spacecraft Modeling & Simulation tools (ACORN, Ansys STK) Experience with MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here