Bring your passion for space!
Redwire is accelerating humanitys expansion into space by delivering reliable economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
Redwire (via our subsidiary Redwire Space Inc.) is accelerating humanitys expansion into space throughspecializing in-space manufacturing technologies developing space-optimized products to improve industrial machines on Earthand developing advanced manufacturing technology that can support space exploration.
SUMMARY
Redwire is seeking a high-performing Operational Performance intern to support strategic initiatives within the Operational Performance Group (OPG) as a part of the DOD SkillBridge program located at our facility in Jacksonville FL or Chantilly VA for up to 6 months.
This temporary role offers hands-on experience across enterprise-wide efforts focused on process improvement performance metrics project execution and internal change initiatives. Ideal for students or Skillbridge participants who want to apply analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration to real business challenges.
What Youll Gain:
- Exposure to enterprise-level operations and strategy execution
- Experience working directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful business process improvements
- Mentorship and visibility within a growing aerospace and defense organization
Responsibilities:
Lean and Standardization
- Support value stream mapping process documentation and workflow analysis
- Assist in preparing and executing Lean workshops and continuous improvement efforts
- Help monitor and report on improvement initiatives and standardization efforts
Change Management & Internal Communications
- Draft messaging and internal communications for enterprise initiatives
- Help coordinate communication plans and engagement activities
Support internal newsletters SharePoint content and feedback loops
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in Business Operations Industrial Engineering Public Policy or a related field
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint); experience with Power BI SharePoint or project management tools a plus
- Interest in operational strategy aerospace or government contracting is preferred
DESIRED SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact professionalism and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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.
Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space 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 Space 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