Agile Space Industries

Monopropellant Engine Product Lead VI

Agile Space Industries$156K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace or related technical field
  • Proven experience with monopropellant rocket engine propulsion systems
  • Knowledge of propulsion feed systems, valves, and thermal management
  • Strong systems engineering and technical communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive product definition and roadmap planning for monopropellant propulsion products
  • Lead technical activities related to business development and proposals
  • Define and maintain product-level technical requirements
  • Develop technical execution plans with engineering and manufacturing support
  • Establish technical relationships with customers to align products with mission needs

Benefits

  • Generous health coverage, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Full Job Description
This is an onsite role based in Durango, Colorado. Durango offers a rare combination of meaningful aerospace work and exceptional quality of life, with access to world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rafting, and a vibrant mountain-town community. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Agile is seeking an experienced Product Lead to support the development and execution of monopropellant rocket engine product lines. This role is responsible for owning product definition, roadmap planning support, and technical coordination activities supporting both business development and program execution efforts. The Product Lead works with technical fellows to define the technical roadmap for the product line. This role works across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and business development teams to refine product direction, establish technical requirements, and ensure alignment between customer mission needs and product capabilities. The Product Lead will own the technical volume for proposals and ensure the product line technical roadmap is reflected in proposal efforts. The Product Lead will also own the technical product details used to support marking and sales, such as fly sheets. This role will oversee the initial establishment of product requirements from proposal award through SRR, ensuring an effective handoff to the program systems engineering team. Agile operates in a fast-paced development environment. This role is expected to take ownership of assigned product areas, support technical planning activities, and help ensure products are positioned to meet long-term company and customer objectives. This position may require occasional travel, some on short notice to provide direct customer support and technical assistance. Responsibilities Drive product definition and roadmap planning for monopropellant propulsion products Lead technical activities related to business development and proposal efforts Define and maintain product-level technical requirements Lead requirements definition activities from contract award through SRR Develop technical execution plans with support from engineering and manufacturing teams Lead the technical transition of programs from business development into execution Serve as a technical liaison between customers, programs, and internal engineering teams Establish technical relationships with customers to align products with mission needs Participate in gated product development reviews and provide technical guidance for product evolution activities. Support trade studies, anomaly investigations, and product improvement efforts Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between technical, schedule, and product objectives Requirements B.S. in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in aerospace or related technical field Proven experience with monopropellant rocket engine propulsion systems, including architecture, design, integration, test, and qualification Knowledge of propulsion feed systems, valves, regulators, catalyst beds, thermal management, structural considerations, and pulsed thruster operation Familiarity with propulsion system requirements development, verification, manufacturing, and qualification activities Experience supporting proposal development and customer technical discussions Experience supporting gated design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) Experience with spacecraft propulsion interfaces, mission integration, trade studies, anomaly investigations, and technical risk reduction efforts Strong systems engineering, technical communication, and cross-functional coordination skills Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams and with customers to define mission objectives, CONOPS, and system requirements Experience with product development processes and technical decision-making for propulsion systems Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with requirements management tools such as JAMA or similar Experience supporting failure investigations and root cause analysis Familiarity with NASA and/or other aerospace industry standards Clear and concise presentation and communication skills Experience with project management tools and techniques Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Employment Type: Exempt Salary: $156,000 - $210,000 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 Travel Requirements: < 25% Relocation Stipend Location: Durango, CO #LI-Onsite Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) 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. 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%. Salary Description $156,000 - $210,000

About Agile Space Industries

Agile Space Industries is a company that specializes in the development of propulsion systems for small satellites. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Fullerton, California. Agile Space Industries is focused on developing innovative propulsion solutions that enable small satellites to perform complex missions. The company's products include electric propulsion systems, chemical propulsion systems, and hybrid propulsion systems. Agile Space Industries has a team of experienced engineers and scientists who are dedicated to advancing the state of the art in small satellite propulsion.
Learn more about Agile Space Industries
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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