Senior Mechanical Engineer

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their propulsion design team. This role involves working within multi-disciplinary project teams to design, prototype, and produce advanced rocket engines, propulsion systems, rocket test facilities, and payload processing systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing components and assemblies for chemical rocket systems.
• Leading and coordinating design review sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Performing structural, thermal, and fluid analysis of components and systems.
• Overseeing vendor selection and ensuring smooth transition to the operations team.
• Developing and implementing detailed work instructions for assembly, integration, and testing processes.
• Engaging in hands-on hardware assembly, test execution, data analysis, and report writing.
• Identifying and implementing risk mitigation strategies throughout development activities.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration between external customers, internal teams, subcontractors, and cross-functional groups.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and/or manufacturing.
• Proven experience in presenting to customers during design reviews.
• Strong design background with expertise in 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.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering results on tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Agile Space Industries offers:

• 100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off.
• Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave.
• The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.
• Employee referral program.
• Company get-together and team outings.