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Systems Engineer III

AGILE Space Industries
Durango, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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 is Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK. The CEO, CFO and CCO are based around Boulder, CO.

Description :

AGILE is seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer who will provide system-level analysis 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.

Job Details :

  • Provide system engineering functional leadership in a fast growing, hardware development engineering team.
  • 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.

Qualifications :

  • B.S. or advanced degree in related engineering or technical field.
  • 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering or Systems Architecture.
  • Multi-disciplined engineer confident working through ambiguity and uncertainty across complex assignments.
  • Proficiency in JAMA or similar requirement management tools.
  • Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
  • Ability to work onsite in Durango, Colorado.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • 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
  • Employment Type : Full-Time, On-site

    Location : Durango, CO

    Remote : No

    The salary range for this position is $125,000-$153,000

    What You'll Love About Us :

  • 100% of monthly premiums paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.
  • Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Flexible Time Off.
  • Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Maternity / Parental / Adoption Leave, and More.
  • Agile will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee's salary.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Learning & Development - allowing employees to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, trainings, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  • At Agile, 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.

    Reasonable Accommodation :

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

    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.
  • Salary : $125,000 - $153,000

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