Aerospace Quality Engineer II — Onsite in Durango

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 and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and upcoming growth in Seattle, Washington, Agile has achieved more than 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years, and our momentum continues to accelerate.

At Agile, 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 that range 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. You will take on a demanding and rewarding role at Agile, directly shaping the future of in-space propulsion. 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.

All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Company’s equity plan.

This is an open position at multiple levels, to be assessed as part of the candidate review process.

This role is onsite and the candidate must be willing to relocate to Durango, CO without exception.

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for supporting compliance with quality requirements throughout the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of aerospace propulsion hardware. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supply chain teams to implement and maintain effective quality systems, processes, documentation, and controls. The Quality Engineer II contributes to quality planning, operational readiness, risk mitigation, nonconformance management, configuration control, and corrective/preventive actions to ensure product conformity and system compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory standards.

The Senior Quality Engineer I provides technical direction to ensure compliance with all quality requirements throughout the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery lifecycle of aerospace propulsion hardware. The role drives the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust quality systems, processes, documentation, and controls. The Quality Engineer III drives quality planning, operational readiness, risk mitigation, nonconformance management, configuration control, corrective/preventive actions, and auditing activities while partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supply chain organizations.

• Participate in design reviews, ensure quality and verification requirements are incorporated into designs, and review qualification and acceptance test plans.

• Develop project specific quality plans under guidance, create inspection criteria and control plans, support configuration management of released designs and physical builds.

• Prepare and review AS9102 FAI reports; identify manufacturing and assembly risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Serve as an MRB participant, disposition nonconforming hardware under established guidelines, conduct root cause analysis, and support implementation and verification of corrective actions.

• Ensure supplier quality requirements are flowed down, assist in resolving supplier quality issues, support customer escape investigations, and corrective action responses.

• Conduct internal audits, support external audits, maintain and follow QMS procedures, and stay current with ISO 9001, AS9100, and related standards.

• Track and communicate quality metrics and…