Redwire Defense Tech Careers

Description

 Project Coordinator

Redwire Corporation is a global Space and Defense technology Company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. Redwire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across Defense, Security, Civil, and industrial sectors worldwide. 

We are looking for a motivated and well-organized Project Coordinator who is eager to develop and grow into a Project Manager role in the future. The position involves supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of projects within the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector. Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure that project activities are effectively organized, deadlines are met, and deliverables are completed in accordance with established requirements and quality standards.

 Responsibilities:

• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution from initiation through completion.
• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Maintain and update project plans, schedules, task lists, and milestone trackers.
• Monitor project progress and follow up with team members to ensure activities are completed on time.
• Coordinate communication between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and other relevant departments.
• Organize project meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare regular project status updates and communicate progress, risks, delays, and outstanding tasks to relevant stakeholders.
• Support customer-related activities by coordinating technical discussions, gathering information, and following up on agreed actions.
• Assist in identifying project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating them to the project manager when necessary.
• Support the monitoring of project costs, resource allocation, and deadlines.
• Contribute to process improvements and the development of effective project coordination practices.

 Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Experience in project coordination, project administration, engineering, or a similar role is an advantage.
• Experience in the UAV industry or exposure to technical product development, testing, or engineering projects would be considered an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities.
• Good understanding of project management principles and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. 
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, or similar platforms.
• Good documentation, reporting, and information management skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, technical environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken Latvian and English.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in the growing UAV sector.
• Opportunities to develop project management skills and gain experience in complex technical projects.
• Salary from 2500-2800 EUR gross per month.
• Health and children accident insurance, after probation time.  
• Accident insurance from first day. 
• Annual bonus program based on performance. 
• Yearly salary review. 
• Financial support in special life situations. 
• Free parking. 

Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to [email protected]

We appreciate every Application, but please note that only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for Interviews.

The information submitted by the Candidate will be processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Company's recruitment procedures will be used for recruitment purposes.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to undergo pre-employment Background Checks appropriate to the position and permitted by applicable law. This may include verification of identity, employment history, qualifications, and the provision of a criminal record statement. 

Employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of these checks.