Job Description
Company & Mission: Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.
AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK.
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:
100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.
Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave
The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee's salary.
Employee referral program
Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!
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.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Flexible hours,