Senior Systems Engineer

Company & Mission:

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 Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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.

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer onsite in Durango, CO who will provide system-level thinking on spacecraft propulsion system architecture decisions and evaluation of system requirement compliance. The ideal candidate for this role will have propulsion systems technical experience to execute system engineering practices on hardware development programs and provide guidance to internal teams on system requirement flow downs, to make informed architecture trade studies, and lead verification and validation process. Agile follows a fast paced culture and the ideal candidate will have the opportunity for growth and increased sphere of influence. Critical skillsets being sought after include proficiency in system architecture development, requirement decomposition and management along with risk and opportunity management for hardware development. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct trade studies and analyzes for system level architecture decisions.
• Support architecture development based on customer requirements and internal stakeholder requirements.
• Establish traceability of system requirements and flow downs.
• Lead the verification & validation process and stake holder definition.
• Manage and execute gated product development reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc).
• Independently analyze elements of a system and recommend alternatives as needed.
• Interact and facilitate communication between external customers, internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or advanced degree in related engineering or technical field.  Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 Years of experience in System Engineering in space propulsion development.
• Strong understanding of storable propellants, fluid dynamics, and safety considerations.
• Proven experience in decomposition of system requirements to relevant components.
• Experience leading verification and validation planning through product development lifecycles.
• Proficiency in JAMA or similar requirement management tools.
• US Citizenship or permanent resident required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing space flight hardware with a comprehensive understanding of space design best practices.
• Familiarity with NASA or other relevant industry standards.
• Familiarity with Range Safety requirements, such as AFSPCMAN 91-710.
• Experience with leading teams and working with Government customers.
• Experience with Propulsion Systems Engineering is desired.
• Experience with life cycle management is desired.
• Clear and concise presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience with risk and opportunity management activities and strategies 

Physical Requirements:

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

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary: $110,000-$150,000 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: Durango, CO

What You'll Love About Us:

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

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, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business 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.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities.  In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.