Mechanical Engineer II

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, Space

X, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK.

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in beautiful Durango, CO. The Mechanical Engineer will be embedded in multi-disciplinary project teams working to specify, design, prototype, and produce advanced rocket engines, propulsion systems and associated components, rocket test facilities, and payload processing system. Agile follows a fast-paced culture and the ideal candidate will have the opportunity for growth and increased sphere of influence.

Responsibilities may include design of structures, assemblies, mechanisms, bearings, seals, pressure vessels, and fluid components as well as design for manufacturing, thermal and stress analysis, and component, material, and process selection.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop components and assemblies for chemical rocket systems, including concept creation, hand calculation verification, CAD assembly design and management, BOM creation, drawing production, and collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams.
• Support design review sessions (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, etc.) with cross-functional teams.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fluid analysis (hand calculations) of components and systems.
• Support vendor selection and ensure smooth transition to the operations team.
• Develop and implement detailed work instructions for assembly, integration, and testing processes.
• Engage in hands-on hardware assembly, test execution, data analysis, and report writing.
• Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies throughout development activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical field. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical design and/or manufacturing.
• A design background applying mechanics of materials and fluid engineering principles to complex systems.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling, including components, assemblies, and drawings, in accordance with ASME Y14.100 standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within team settings.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering consistent, quality results on tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and anticipate team needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GD&T trained (certificate up to professional certification).
• Experience with FEA of mechanical components and sub-assemblies (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience designing for extreme temperature, highly corrosive, or in-space environments.
• Experience with machining.
• Experience in welding design or operations.
• Experience in design for additive manufacturing.
• Experience developing FMECA analyses.
• Experience with designing and analyzing fluid system components such as pressure vessels, control valves, and fittings.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type:

Exempt

The expected salary range for this role is $85,000 to $115,000 annually. 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.

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Location:

Durango, CO (Onsite required)

This position will remain open for at least…