Staff Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage product development plans, technical logic, work packages, priorities, and key milestones.
• Cookordination 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.
• Cooordinatetechical risk and opportunity management.
• 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.

Priorities

• 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

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

• 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.

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 talent@agilespaceindustries.com.

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.