Description

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with expanding operations in and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and upcoming growth in Seattle, Washington, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years, and our momentum continues to accelerate.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

- Lead technical execution for spaceflight tank and pressure-vessel development programs from requirements through flight production.
- Develop and manage technical plans, work packages, schedules, priorities, milestones, and resource needs.
- Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, suppliers, customers, and program management to achieve technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Drive technical decisions, issue resolution, anomaly investigations, and product-improvement efforts.
- Drive successful completion of analysis, manufacturing, qualification, proof, acceptance, and production testing for tank and pressure-vessel hardware.
- Lead preparation for and execution of technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, internal reviews, and customer reviews.
- Manage technical documentation and customer deliverables.
- Serve as a technical interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

- B.S. in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years relevant aerospace or hardware product development experience.
- Experience leading technical teams through spaceflight tank and pressure-vessel development programs.




- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong technical judgment and ability to work through complex development issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with technical planning, technical documentation, risk management, requirements management, and gated design reviews.
- Knowledge of hardware-development lifecycles, including design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, test, qualification, acceptance, and production.

Leveling Guide

This position is open to candidates at the Project Engineer III, IV, or V level. The final level and compensation will be determined during the interview process based on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical depth, demonstrated leadership, independence, and scope of prior responsibility.

The minimum qualifications for this posting reflect the Project Engineer III level. Candidates with additional experience leading complex development efforts, independently making program-level technical decisions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring technical staff, or providing technical leadership across multiple programs may be considered for placement at a higher level.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type

Exempt

Salary





$112,000-$175,000 annually Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Work Schedule

Full Time

Location

Onsite in Durango, CO

Posting Timeline

This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

What You’ll Love About Us

- Generous health coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Versátil Time Off
- Parental leave
- A 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%

EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Application Encouragement

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Disclaimer

Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging, mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Pa

📌 Senior Project Engineer I/II (Durango)
🏢 AGILE Space Industries
📍 Durango