Agile Space Industries

Staff Project Engineer

Agile Space Industries$140K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant aerospace or hardware product development experience.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong technical judgment to address complex development issues.
  • Experience collaborating with customers and cross-functional organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage product development plans, key milestones, and technical priorities.
  • Coordinate execution across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain.
  • Align technical objectives, resources, and schedules with Program Management.
  • Facilitate decision-making and resolve cross-functional issues.
  • Implement technical risk and opportunity management strategies.
  • Maintain technical baselines and manage changes throughout the program.
  • Oversee technical documentation and customer deliverables.

Benefits

  • Generous health coverage including dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible Time Off policy.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4%.
  • Supportive benefits designed for family health and work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive technical execution across multidisciplinary teams developing in-space propulsion systems, engines, and related components.

The Project Engineer works across Program Management, Systems Engineering, Product Leads, Technical Fellows, engineering, manufacturing, test, suppliers, and customers to keep product development aligned with technical objectives, cost, schedule, and program priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong hardware product development experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead complex multidisciplinary efforts in a fast-paced development environment.

This is an open position at multiple levels from Staff through Senior Principal and will be assessed as part of the candidate review process, based on experience, technical leadership, complexity, and scope of responsibility.

Responsibilities
  • Manage product development plans, technical logic, work packages, priorities, and key milestones.
  • Coordinate technical execution across engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and customers.
  • Partner with Program Management to align technical objectives, resources, cost, and schedule.
  • Facilitate technical decision-making and drive cross-functional issues to resolution.
  • Coordinate technical risk and opportunity management.
  • Maintain program technical baselines and manage technical changes.
  • Manage technical documentation, gated reviews, interim reviews, and customer deliverables.
  • Align program execution with Systems Engineering, Product Leads, and Technical Fellows.


Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant aerospace or hardware product development experience.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong technical judgment and ability to work through complex development issues.
  • Experience working with customers and cross-functional organizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Leveling Guide

Candidates will be assessed and leveled based on experience, technical leadership, complexity of work, independence, and scope of responsibility.

Staff Project Engineer IV
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering product development experience.
  • Independently leads technical execution of a program or major development effort.
  • Makes program-level technical decisions with limited oversight.
  • Coordinates multidisciplinary teams and drives technical issues to closure.

Senior Staff Project Engineer V

Includes all expectations of Level IV, plus:
  • 14+ years of relevant engineering product development experience.
  • Leads larger or more complex programs with significant multidisciplinary coordination and technical ambiguity.
  • Establishes technical execution approaches and development strategies.
  • Mentors and provides guidance to other Project Engineers and technical leads.
  • Drives resolution of complex technical and program execution challenges.

Principal Project Engineer VI

Includes all expectations of Level V, plus:
  • 20+ years of relevant engineering product development experience.
  • Leads highly complex programs or provides technical execution leadership across multiple programs.
  • Resolves high-impact technical and programmatic challenges with broad organizational impact.
  • Influences Project Engineering practices, execution methods, and technical decision-making across the organization.
  • Provides technical guidance to program, engineering, and company leadership.


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

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $140,000 - $215,000 annually. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Travel Requirements: < 25%

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

$140,000 - $215,000 Annually

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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