Propellant Tanks Product Lead VI

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 Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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.

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.   

 Agile is seeking an experienced Product Lead to lead the development, evolution, and strategic direction of its 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.

The Product Lead works with technical fellows to define the technical roadmap for the product line. This role works across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and business development teams to refine product direction, establish technical requirements, and ensure alignment between customer mission needs and product capabilities.

The Product Lead will own the technical volume for proposals and ensure the product line technical roadmap is reflected in proposal efforts. The Product Lead will also own the technical product details used to support marking and sales, such as fly sheets. This role will oversee the initial establishment of product requirements from proposal award through SRR, ensuring an effective handoff to the program systems engineering team.

Agile operates in a fast-paced development environment. This role is expected to take ownership of assigned product areas, support technical planning activities, and help ensure products are positioned to meet long-term company and customer objectives. This position may require occasional travel, some on short notice to provide direct customer support and technical assistance. 

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

• 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

Employment Type: Exempt 

Salary: $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.   

Work Schedule: Full Time 

Travel Requirements: < 25%

Relocation Stipend 

Location: Durango, CO

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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: Agile Space Industries offers 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. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

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 [email protected].

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