Senior Project Engineer I/II

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.

At Agile, we design, build, and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision, reliability, and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions that range from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense, human exploration, and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team. You will take on a demanding and rewarding role at Agile, directly shaping the future of in-space propulsion. As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you will be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Company’s equity plan.

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive technical execution across multidisciplinary teams developing spaceflight pressure vessels, propellant tanks, and associated fluid-system hardware.

The Project Engineer works across Program Management, Systems Engineering, Product Leads, Technical Fellows, engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and customers to keep tank product development aligned with technical objectives, cost, schedule, and program priorities. This position is open at Levels III–V and will be leveled based on experience, technical leadership, complexity, and scope of responsibility.

The ideal candidate brings strong hardware product-development experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead complex multidisciplinary efforts in a fast-paced development environment. Experience with spacecraft tank and pressure-vessel systems; including design, integration, test, qualification, manufacturing, and production is strongly desired.

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.