Propellant Tanks Product Lead VI

About the Role

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 an experienced Product Lead to lead the development, evolution, and strategic direction of our spaceflight tank (pressure vessel) product portfolio. This role is responsible for owning product definition, roadmap planning support, and technical coordination activities supporting both business development and program execution efforts. As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you will be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, subject to executive review and approval.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive product definition and roadmap planning for spaceflight tank and pressure vessel 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 spacecraft tank and pressure vessel systems, including architecture, design, integration, test, qualification, and production
• Knowledge of pressure vessel design, propellant storage systems, propellant management devices, structural considerations, materials selection, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with tank and pressure vessel requirements development, verification, manufacturing, qualification, proof testing, and acceptance testing activities
• Experience with spacecraft fluid systems, propulsion interfaces, mission integration, trade studies, and technical risk reduction efforts
• Experience supporting proposal development and customer technical discussions
• Experience supporting gated design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as JAMA or similar
• Experience supporting failure investigations and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with NASA fracture control requirements, pressure vessel certification requirements, and/or other aerospace industry standards
• Experience with metallic pressure vessels, spacecraft propellant tanks, piston tanks, diaphragm tanks, and propellant management devices (PMDs)
• Experience with electron beam welding (EBW), pressure vessel manufacturing processes, and aerospace flight hardware fabrication
• Knowledge of material compatibility between propellants, pressurants, metals, polymers, elastomers, and sealing materials used in spacecraft fluid systems
• 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.

Pay

$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.

Schedule

Full-time. Travel requirements: less than 25%.

Benefits

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