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# Spacecraft Architect (Systems Engineer) (willing to consider all Levels)

- **Company:** Redwire Corporation
- **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000 - $204,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Systems Development Life Cycle, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Jama (Software), Ansys
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/WE9904F0C8291543D6F.ntap

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
 * 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience in the space industry.
 * Proven experience across the full space systems engineering lifecycle-from architecture and design through integration, test, and operations.
 * Demonstrated leadership experience, guiding technical teams through complex, multi-disciplinary development.
 * US citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Desired Skills

 * Familiarity with NASA or DoD spacecraft testing: GEVS/SSC-S-016
 * Experience with requirements tools such as JAMA or DOORS.
 * Proficiency with Ansys STK for mission and system analysis.
Background in MBSE approaches and tools.

 * Hands-on experience in technical execution for spacecraft system development.
Existing DoD clearance.

 * Experience with Microsoft Project and Visio.
Broad systems engineering knowledge spanning multiple subsystems.

 * Direct experience working with sparse gas environments in VLEO conditions.

## Description

* Drive the technical vision- leading system architecture creation, requirements development, design, integration, test, and verification/validation from concept to operations.
 * Lead mission-critical milestone reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR, ensuring the spacecraft technical baseline is strong, stable, and forward-looking.
 * Own and shape spacecraft interfaces across component, subsystem, and system boundaries; manage ICDs and align cross-functional technical teams.
 * Plan and execute technical reviews that solidify mission readiness and architectural integrity.
 * Perform system-of-systems and architectural analyses to optimize spacecraft performance in unique VLEO environments.
 * Guide the development of high-fidelity test assets-including simulations, models, analysis tools, testbeds, and GSE-for both hardware and software evaluation.
 * Produce clear, authoritative technical documentation, policies, and procedures.
 * Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and a growth-oriented team culture.