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.

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

Desired Skills

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.