Project Coordinator - UAV Projects

About the role

Redwire Defense Tech, a division of Redwire Corporation, designs, manufactures and integrates autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electro-optical surveillance systems. It is looking for a motivated, well-organised Project Coordinator to support the planning, coordination and execution of projects in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector, working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams. The role is aimed at people who want to grow into a Project Manager position.

Key responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling and execution from initiation through completion.
• Help define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resource requirements.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, task lists and milestone trackers, and monitor progress.
• Coordinate communication between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality and other departments.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and track action items.
• Maintain project documentation and reports, and prepare regular status updates on progress, risks and delays.
• Support customer-related activities and help identify risks, issues and dependencies.
• Assist in monitoring costs, resource allocation and deadlines, and contribute to process improvements.

Required profile

• 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 technical product development is also an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken Latvian and English.

Required skills

• Good understanding of project management principles, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Planner or similar platforms.
• Strong organisation, time management, documentation and communication skills.

What we offer

• Salary from 2500 to 2800 EUR gross per month.
• Health and children accident insurance after probation, and accident insurance from day one.
• Annual bonus programme based on performance and yearly salary review.
• Free parking.