Project Engineer II

Agile Space Industries is a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with expanding operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and upcoming growth in Seattle, Washington, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years. We design, build, and test in-space propulsion systems that give spacecraft the ability to maneuver with precision, reliability, and purpose. Our technologies play a critical role in missions ranging from lunar landings and resource utilization to national defense, human exploration, and commercial space transport.

We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team. As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you will be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term value you help create.

About the role

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.

Pay

$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.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position with less than 10% travel required.

Benefits

• Generous health coverage, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.
• Stock option plan eligibility.

Agile is 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.