Agile Space Industries

Project Engineer II

Agile Space Industries$96K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in engineering or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 3+ years of engineering product development experience in manufacturing.
  • Experience supporting hardware from design through production.
  • Ability to work across disciplines and execute with increasing independence.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical execution in multidisciplinary teams for propulsion systems development.
  • Coordinate technical planning and execution of design, integration, and testing.
  • Collaborate with Program Management on resource planning and schedule adherence.
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders to align on technical requirements and decisions.
  • Deliver engineering documentation and support design reviews.

Benefits

  • Generous health coverage including dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible Time Off and parental leave policies.
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.
  • Strong company culture promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • Opportunities to work on challenging, mission-driven projects.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Agile is seeking a Project Engineer II in Durango, CO to support multidisciplinary teams developing hypergolic and monopropellant in-space propulsion systems, engines, and related hardware. This role works across engineering disciplines to coordinate technical execution, support technical decisions, and help guide hardware through the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has experience in hardware product development, works effectively across disciplines, and can take ownership of defined technical scope while contributing to broader program execution. Experience with chemical propulsion systems is preferred.

Responsibilities:
  • Support technical execution across multidisciplinary teams developing propulsion systems from requirements through production readiness.
  • Coordinate technical planning and execution, including technical logic, work packages, design, integration, test, and issue resolution.
  • Partner with Program Management and technical leads to support resource planning, schedule, risk, and program execution.
  • Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to support alignment on requirements, performance, schedule, and technical decisions.
  • Support delivery of engineering work products, technical documentation, design reviews, and required data items.


Requirements

  • B.S. in engineering or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience considered.
  • 3+ years of engineering product development experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting hardware through design, development, test, and/or production.
  • Ability to work across engineering disciplines and execute technical assignments with increasing independence.
  • Experience supporting technical planning, including task definition, estimates, and resource needs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with chemical propulsion systems, including monopropellant or hypergolic propulsion.
  • Exposure to engineering development and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR).
  • Experience working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements, manage interfaces, support verification, and maintain alignment between requirements and design.
  • Experience with propulsion test environments or hazardous propellants.
  • Familiarity with technical documentation and customer deliverables.
  • Understanding of configuration management, technical baseline control, and development risk management.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary: $96,000 - $120,000 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: < 10%

Location: Durango, CO

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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%.

Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging, mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time, temporary, or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.

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.

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

Salary Description

$96,000 - $120,000

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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