Front-End Developer and Administrator (ALL levels) (Front End Developer, Sr. Lead)

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space. Redwire Space, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and creative Front-End Developer and Administrator to design, develop, and manage modern digital interfaces for websites and mission-critical applications. This individual will take ownership of both public web presence and assist with internal web design and development of web-based applications and interfaces. The ideal candidate is a seasoned webmaster or web developer with a strong UI/UX sensibility, a passion for accessibility and performance, and proven experience working with cross-functional teams in rapidly evolving environments. You will work closely with product owners, designers, researchers, and developers to translate complex requirements into beautiful, usable, and scalable front-end web and enterprise experiences. Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and maintain the company’s public websites.
• Translate design mockups and wireframes into functional, accessible website templates and features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript, primarily for the WordPress CMS.
• Design and develop application user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, and Alpine.js.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and deliver seamless user experiences.
• Conduct usability testing, task analysis, and accessibility audits to improve user interaction flows.
• Develop and debug websites and web applications using testing frameworks such as Jest and Enzyme.
• Participate in code reviews, refactor legacy codebases, and champion front-end best practices.
• Ensure website meets content and technical compliance standards; Lead corrective efforts as needed.
• Assist with the design, maintenance, and management of the company’s SharePoint-based intranet.
• Package and deliver UI data as JSON-based HTTP APIs as needed.

Ideal Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), digital media design, or a related field (or equivalent) or 8-10 years of total experience in UI/UX front end development, or a master’s degree with 6-8 years of experience. Will consider High School with 14+ years of desired experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design and development of responsive, accessible web applications.
• Experience working in enterprise or mission-driven environments
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional team collaboration, including mentorship and stakeholder engagement.
• WordPress and/or other CMS framework development experience
• Expert HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP knowledge and skills
• Expert Responsive Design
• Experience with SQL Server data integration through secure PHP connectors
• Expert JSON API development and integration
• Advanced knowledge of design tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Adobe XD, and Canva

Desired Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on anticipating, identifying, mitigating, and resolving user interface issues.
• Strong collaboration skills, particularly in working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and accountability.
• Expert React, Angular, Node.js knowledge and skills
• Expert Git, Docker, Kubernetes knowledge and skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with secure systems, mission planning tools, or cyber operations.
• Familiarity with certificate-based data access control.
• Background in contributing to open source, hackathons, or technical speaking engagements.
• Passion for personal and team development initiatives, mentoring, and leadership.
• Interest in emerging tech like AI, 3D/VR, and Three.js

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. 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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job