Project Lead, RF (Will consider all Senior levels)

Redwire Space
$105,000 - $190,000
United States, Colorado, Longmont
2602 Clover Basin Drive (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2025
Unlock the Future of Space at Redwire Space Do you thrive on turning the impossible into reality? At Redwire Space, every day presents an opportunity to innovate, tackle fascinating challenges, and directly shape future technologies for multiple domains (space and terrestrial). Redwire is where groundbreaking ideas take flight, and the results are truly out of this world. Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont, Colorado Join Redwire's RF Systems group in Longmont, Colorado, and become an integral part of engineering the next generation of RF products. These enable mission-critical capabilities across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether it's advanced communications, sophisticated sensing, electronic warfare, or directed energy, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions - from orbital deployments to the tactical edge - in support of one force, every front. Join a Team Driven by Curiosity, Purpose, and Impact Decide today to become a part of our engineering team and you'll find yourself in a collaborative, agile environment where curiosity, purpose, and impact guide every decision. We are not just a company; we are a collective renowned for our technical expertise, leadership in engineering, and unwavering commitment to project ownership. Come experience a place where your contributions truly matter. We have an opportunity for an Project Lead, RF (Will consider all Senior levels) at our facility in Longmont, CO. In this role you will lead teams through concept, development, and delivery of new space-based RF components, systems, and communications architectures. As the technical point of contact for customers, you will ensure the Redwire solutions and products excel in their end-use application. The products you create will be used to advance both commercial and defense capabilities around the world. Responsibilities Lead interdisciplinary project teams to develop and build RF products for satellites. Guide technical definition, design, maturation, and qualification of products through strong communication and team collaboration. Define work packages and review work products from the team. Communicate directly with customers and subcontractors as the primary technical representative. Support business development activities with proposal writing and review. Assist program management with team organization, resource demands, and project execution. Ensure a smooth program transition from engineering development into flight production. Ideal Experience BS in Engineering, (Aerospace or Electrical Engineering preferred) with experience designing, building, and testing RF systems with 5+ years of professional experience. Experience developing & building hardware from concept through product verification. Experience with EEE component selection and PCB manufacturing Experience leading a team and developing technical work plans, including estimation of required resources. Background working/communicating with customers to manage expectations and project scope. Experience with RF modeling or ECAD software (HFSS, Altium, etc.). US Citizen (Green Card holder and Visa sponsorship not accepted). Desired Skills Experience with spacecraft and/or satellite RF hardware requirements and components. Strongly desire experience with RF testing and test equipment Background in translating system architectures into requirements and verification plans Understanding of risk management activities. Background managing technical baselines and product configurations. Experiencing generating content for and presenting at standard technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) 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. Pay Range $105,000 - $190,000 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