Description:

AGILE is seeking a propulsion design engineer who will be part of the axial thrusters group developing a main engine for a lunar landing program. This role has continued involvement throughout the iterative design-manufacture-test-analyze process over the entirety of program lifecycle; from the first early learning prototypes hot-fired to the flight hardware that will lunar landing. You will be a key member of the program team, working closely with the cross-functional group that is designing, manufacturing, testing, and analyzing this thruster.

Job Details:

• Perform mechanical design and modelling propulsion components to meet requirements.
• Conduct analysis of components and subsystems.
• Create engineering drawings and manufacturing planning for components.
• Practice critical problem solving, task prioritization, and thorough analysis
• Iterate engine/feature designs using simulated and real-world test data

Qualifications:

• B.S. or advanced degree in related engineering or technical field
• Demonstrated experience working with or designing liquid rocket engines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in team environments
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a high cadence environment
• Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), or other design and analysis software
• Multi-disciplined engineer confident working through ambiguity and uncertainty across complex assignments
• Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident. 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading the end-to-end design and production of propulsion systems
• Proficiency in ANSYS
• Experience developing and working with chemical propulsion systems
• Experience in designing for advanced materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with regenerative cooling rocket propulsion systems
• Experience with rocket engine injectors

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Durango, CO

Remote: No

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000