Job Description
Location: Remote / Redwire Space HQ (as applicable)
Type: Full-time
About Redwire Space:
At Redwire Space, we turn dreams into reality — expanding humanity’s presence in space through innovation and excellence. Join a team of dreamers and doers, where impossible challenges become possible, and every day is an opportunity to explore the unknown.
We are seeking a dynamic Front-End Developer & Administrator to design, develop, and manage modern digital interfaces for both public-facing websites and mission-critical internal applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, performant, and scalable UI/UX experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain company websites and enterprise applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript, primarily on WordPress CMS.
- Translate wireframes and mockups into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces.
- Build and maintain front-end applications using React, Angular, Alpine.js, or other modern frameworks.
- Integrate front-end interfaces with RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Conduct usability testing, accessibility audits, and optimize user interaction flows.
- Maintain code quality through unit testing with Jest, Enzyme, and code reviews.
- Manage SharePoint intranet and assist with content management and internal tools.
- Package and deliver UI data as JSON-based HTTP APIs as needed.
- Mentor junior developers and champion best practices for front-end development.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, HCI, Digital Media Design, or equivalent experience (High School with 14+ years relevant experience considered).
- Experience: 8–10+ years in front-end/UI development, including enterprise or mission-driven environments.
- Proven portfolio demonstrating responsive, accessible UI/UX design.
- Expertise with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, JSON APIs, SQL Server integrations.
- Advanced knowledge of design tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Adobe XD, Canva.
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks: React, Angular, Node.js.
- Familiarity with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills & Interests:
- Experience in secure systems, mission planning, or cyber operations.
- Familiarity with certificate-based data access control.
- Active in open source, hackathons, or technical speaking.
- Passion for emerging technologies: AI, 3D/VR, Three.js.
- Enthusiasm for mentoring, leadership, and team development.
Why Join Redwire:
- Contribute to the next generation of space exploration technology.
- Work in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.
- Competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.
- Emphasis on Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.