Propulsion Systems Product Lead VI Verified today
About Agile Space Industries
Agile Space Industries designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for spacecraft maneuvering. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado with operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Seattle, Washington, the company has achieved over 40% year-over-year growth for three years.
The Role
As Propulsion Systems Product Lead VI, you will own the product line, product definition, and roadmap planning for integrated propulsion systems. You will shape how Agile designs, builds, and delivers systems to customers, working across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and business development.
You will work with technical fellows to define the technical roadmap, own technical volume for proposals, establish product requirements from contract award through System Requirements Review (SRR), and ensure effective handoff to program teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive product definition and roadmap planning for in-space propulsion systems
- Lead technical activities for business development and proposal efforts
- Define and maintain product-level technical requirements
- Lead requirements definition from contract award through SRR
- Develop technical execution plans with engineering and manufacturing teams
- Serve as technical liaison between customers, programs, suppliers, and internal teams
- Establish technical relationships with customers to align products with mission needs
- Participate in gated design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and provide technical guidance
- Support trade studies, anomaly investigations, and product improvement efforts
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of technical, schedule, and product objectives
- Develop innovative propulsion system architectures and push technology boundaries
Required Qualifications
- 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: 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
- 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
- Strong systems engineering background including mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems with control electronics 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 developing hardware in a manufacturing production environment
- Familiarity with requirements management tools
- Experience supporting failure investigations and root cause analysis
- Familiarity with NASA and other aerospace industry standards
- Clear and concise presentation and communication skills
- Experience with project management tools and techniques
Location and Travel
Durango, CO or Seattle, WA. Strong preference given to candidates in Durango, CO or willing to relocate. Hybrid arrangements considered for exceptional candidates. Travel up to 50% may be required for customer support and technical assistance.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $156,000 to $210,000. Final compensation based on experience, skills, and internal equity, typically within the midrange.
Benefits include health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. Stock option plan participation available.
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer