Senior Staff Engineer, Propulsion Systems Product Lead

Description

Every lunar lander, defense system, and commercial spacecraft that maneuvers in space needs propulsion it can trust. That's what we build at Agile Space Industries and it's growing fast. Headquarters in Durango, Colorado, with operations expanding into Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Seattle, Washington, Agile has posted more than 40% year-over-year growth for three years running, with no signs of slowing down.

We're looking for bold, hands-on leaders who wants to help write the next chapter of space history. This isn't a role for the faint of heart or managing from a distance, you'll be in the thick of driving next generation hardware development and delivery for critical space missions headed to the moon, multiple orbits, and enabling some of the most demanding missions flying as well as in concept. As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you'll be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, sharing directly in the value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval under the Company's equity plan.

Position Summary

Product Leads within Agile support the development and execution of our expanding integrated systems product line. This role is responsible for owning the product line, product definition, roadmap planning support, and technical coordination activities supporting both business development and program execution efforts. The product lead for integrated systems will have a highly influential role, shaping how Agile designs, builds, and delivers integrated systems to our customers.

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.

This Product Lead 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. Propulsion systems is a growing product area for Agile, this role will have the opportunity to establish strategic relationships with external parties, both customers and suppliers. This position may require occasional travel, some on short notice, to provide direct customer support and technical assistance as well as burst capacity to satisfy customer needs.  

Responsibilities

• Drive product definition and roadmap planning for in-space propulsion systems
• 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, suppliers, 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
• Think big and out of the box on propulsion system architectures, pushing the boundaries of technology for spacecraft propulsion capabilities

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 hypergolic 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
• Familiarity with propulsion component supply chain partners
• 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 including understanding mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems and interactions with control electronic architecture
• 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

• Experience developing strategic technical relationships with customers
• Experience with developing hardware in a manufacturing production environment
• Familiarity with requirements management tools
• 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

Salary: $156,000 - $210,000 

Employment Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time

Travel Requirements: Travel up to 25% across all Agile Space locations may be required. 

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

Location: Denver 

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Compensation:   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. 

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%. 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, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation: At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at Agile Space Industries. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to [email protected].

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