Systems Engineer IV

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 and highly skilled System Engineer IV to provide leadership in the design, development, and integration of hypergolic propulsion systems for a variety of in-space applications. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development, and others to ensure the rapid and successful design, development, and delivery of propulsion solutions.

As a System Engineer IV, you will provide technical leadership and direction for propulsion system design, utilizing your deep expertise in propulsion technologies and systems engineering while supporting project execution activities. You will be responsible for driving innovation in hypergolic propulsion systems and ensuring that designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. 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 propulsion system architecture development, requirement decomposition and management along with risk and opportunity management for hardware development.

Job Details :

• Oversee the design, integration, and testing of propulsion systems, ensuring that all deliverables meet performance specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative propulsion technologies, with an emphasis on improving system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide expert insights, and guide the team in resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to project planning and risk management, identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure the successful delivery of propulsion systems.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence within the propulsion systems team.
• Stay abreast of advancements in propulsion technologies, industry standards, and emerging trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Provide specifications and technical inputs to Business Development efforts related to Propulsion Systems.
• 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.
• Interact and facilitate communication between external customers, internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary functional teams.

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Employment Type : Full-Time, On-site

Location : Durango, CO

Remote : No

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$190,000

What You'll Love About Us :

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.

Salary : $150,000 - $190,000