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Senior Mission Software Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Mission Software Engineer is responsible for Varda's critical ground segment software, and the platform it runs on which enables spacecraft operations. We operate at the…
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Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer, you will own the full life cycle of GNC development at Varda, from design through to unit, hardware-in-the-loop, on-vehicle…
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Senior Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM)
Northrop Grumman
Dulles, VA · McLean, VA
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Flight Software Engineer is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. The team is…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 17379
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - Mechanical Systems Design Integrator
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
The Staff Mechanical Systems Design Integrator (level 5 engineer) will work with our Sentinel Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Business Unit’s System Integration & Sustainment (SIS)…
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Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis - 20144
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Huntsville, AL.
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Senior Build Reliability Engineer, Hardware
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
The Senior Build Reliability Engineer partners closely with the design and manufacturing teams to right-size processes and controls to enable scaling the production of spacecraft hardware.…
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Staff Mechanical Engineer
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Staff Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for new aircraft programs. This position supports…
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Staff Air Vehicle Engineer - Cost Volume Lead
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff Air Vehicle Engineer - Cost Volume Lead (Level 5) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.…
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Staff Engineer Electronics - RF Antenna Cosite (Melbourne FL)
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineer Electronics - RF Antenna Cosite to join the team of qualified individuals in our Avionics and Subsystems…
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Staff Vehicle IPT Lead Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff Vehicle IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead Engineer (Level 5) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining…
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Research Engineer III - Building Energy Modeling
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Portland, OR · Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $112,500 USD / year
The BS&DG is seeking a Research Engineer III - Building Energy Modeling with strong knowledge of building energy systems, advanced hands-on EnergyPlus modeling expertise, programming and…
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Research Engineer II - Building Energy Modeling
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Portland, OR · Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $89,300 USD / year
The BS&DG is seeking a Research Engineer II - Building Energy Modeling with strong knowledge of building energy systems, hands-on Energy Plus modeling expertise, programming and data…
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Software Engineer II - Building Applications
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
UNAVAILABLE · Portland, OR · Seattle, WA · Richland, WA
- $109,000 USD / year
The BS&DG is seeking a Software Engineer II - Building Applications with strong knowledge of software engineering and web application development to contribute to building technology…
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Staff Propulsion Engineer - 5
Northrop Grumman
Corinne, UT · Magna, UT
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Industrial 17263 Secret Clearance
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer in Roy, UT, in support of the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment,…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5). This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s…
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Sentinel- Staff Material Process/PMP Engineer (Secret Clearance)
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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Cleared Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-0/Sentinel Integration, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
Our people are designing and building a suite of flight test vehicles to enable W87-0 integration on the Air Force's Sentinel missile. This is a highly collaborative work environment where…
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Engineer I
General Atomics
Poway, CA
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer. This position is located at our Poway, CA location supporting test and evaluation…
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Mechanical Thermal Analysis Engineer II-IV
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Roseville, CA
The Mechanical Thermal Analysis Engineer is responsible for the development of new tactical unmanned aircraft. Assignments will require experience with thermal analysis procedures including…
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Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Manager
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA · El Segundo, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff System Engineer-Configuration Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering…

Redwire Space, Inc.

Systems Engineer, Software (Systems Engineer, Staff)

Littleton, CO, United States

$120,000 to $165,000 USD / year

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Pay: $120,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 31, 2026

Original job description

Redwire's Littleton, CO facility is Made for the Mission, delivering missionready imaging and sensing technologies that support the most demanding robotic and humanrated space missions. The team provides both offtheshelf and customdesigned cameras-from simple imagers to advanced machinevision systems-engineered to endure the extreme conditions of spaceflight. These camera systems meet stringent performance and reliability requirements, ensuring precise, consistent results across diverse mission profiles. Redwire Space Missions LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer, Software to join our team in Littleton, CO. This role is critical to the success of our spacecraft programs and is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of software, hardware, and systems engineering. You will drive system-level architecture, guide software requirements development, lead integration activities, and ensure seamless interaction between software modules, avionics, networks, and spacecraft subsystems. This position requires a proactive engineer with strong technical judgment, the ability to lead cross-functional efforts, and deep experience across the full space systems lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development of software-related system requirements, system behaviors, functional decomposition, software architectures, FSW high-level designs, and V&V planning
Ensure integrated performance of flight software across spacecraft subsystems including Command & Data Handling, Guidance/Navigation/Control, Electrical Power, and RF Communications
Develop software integration strategies, including simulation-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, test readiness planning, execution oversight, and closure
Coordinate and contribute to major technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and inform verification activities for RVCMs/RVTMs
Define and maintain software-to-hardware and software-to-software interfaces; develop and manage Interface Control Documents and ensure cross-functional alignment
Define FDIR / autonomy frameworks and designs for space vehicles to include cross-coordination with customers on mission operation solutions
Support the creation and maintenance of test infrastructure, including modeling environments, test automation frameworks, software integration labs, and EGSE supporting software and system-level verification
Provide technical management and oversight of vendor-provided/GFE software, ensuring software products meet mission requirements
Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation including requirements artifacts, procedures, test plans, and engineering reports
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and daily guidance to software and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle
Contribute to system trade studies, design decisions, performance evaluations, and risk management activities for flight software and its interaction with spacecraft hardware
Drive system-level thinking that considers performance, reliability, maintainability, and long-term lifecycle management of flight software

Ideal Experience

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience in the space industry or in embedded/realtime systems
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering processes including requirements development, architecture design, integration & test, and mission operations
Experience integrating software with embedded hardware, avionics, networks, or complex distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and collaborate across hardware and software disciplines
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Advanced degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
5-8 years of experience in spacecraft engineering or embedded flight software development
Experience supporting NASA/DoD lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
Proficiency with requirements management tools such as JAMA or DOORS
Experience with MBSE, SysML, or tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler
Background in spacecraft software systems, RTOS-based development, simulation frameworks, or hardware/software integration labs
Active DoD Security Clearance
Experience with spacecraft Command & Data Handling, avionics, or other subsystem software interfaces
Broad systems engineering skill set and the ability to lead software integration across multiple spacecraft subsystems

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. Pay Rate $120,000 - $165,000/year How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. 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 This position may require access to information, materials, or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with these regulations, applicants may be asked to provide documentation to verify their status as a "U.S. person" as defined under the ITAR and EAR, or their eligibility to obtain any required U.S. Government export authorization. Redwire complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, and does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship status or national origin except as required by law. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/E27A16BE63DB4970.

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