Contractor - PT, Remote, Sr. Staff, Mission Assurance Specialist (Quality Assurance, Sr. Staff)

Redwire Space Missions LLC has a current opportunity for a Part Time, Contract - Remote, Sr. Staff, Mission Assurance Specialist with System Safety experience to join our team, CO. for a period of 6 months (with the possibility of extension). As a part-time position, you will work up to 29 hours per week. In this role you’ll work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.

Summary

The Mission Assurance Specialist is a key member of the program management team and will lead efforts to ensure the reliability, safety, and quality of our systems and processes. This role requires expertise in System Safety, Risk Management, and Mission Assurance practices to support the development and delivery of mission-critical products and services. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• System Safety Management: Develop and implement system safety programs, including hazard analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to ensure safe operation of systems.
• Mission Assurance Leadership: Oversee mission assurance activities, including:
• Defining quality and reliability standards, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Provide independent Mission Assurance oversite for program execution throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead program Failure Review Boards.
• Support non-conformance process and material review boards
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks in design, development, and operational phases; develop and execute risk mitigation plans and support Risk and Opportunity Boards as a voting member.
• Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, safety, and performance through data-driven analysis and corrective action processes.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ISO 9001, AS9100) and customer-specific requirements.
• Provide Mentorship and Guidance: To Jr. Members of the Mission Assurance team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to integrate mission assurance and safety principles into all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Work with design assurance; reliability, EEE parts, radiation and M&P to meet program requirements and needs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain mission assurance plans, safety reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills written and verbal. Presentation experience is required.
• Audits and Reviews: Conduct and support internal/external audits, design reviews, and safety assessments to verify compliance and performance.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace or other related Engineering field. With a 10 or more years of experience in Mission Assurance, System Safety, or Quality Assurance (aerospace, defense, or technology sector strongly preferred).
• Proven experience with system safety processes, including hazard analysis (PHA, FHA, SHA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with industry standards such as MIL-STD-882, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and AS9100.
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Missile system prelaunch Safety package (MSPSP) or Safety Data Package for a satellite program.
• Must be willing to travel as required - 25%.
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations.

Desired Skills

• Adaptability, and ability to work and lead teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be skilled in educating and influencing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Lean process experience or six-sigma certification.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, NASA, DoD) is a plus.

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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job