Staff Project Engineer — In-Space Propulsion Lead (Stock Options)

Kokopelli Capital; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Job summary

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive technical execution across multidisciplinary teams developing in-space propulsion systems, engines, and related components in Seattle, WA. The role collaborates with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Product Leads, and manufacturing to keep projects aligned with technical objectives, cost, schedule, and program priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong hardware product development experience, technical

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Aerospace or hardware product development experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical judgment for complex development issues.
• Experience working with customers and cross-functional organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development plans, technical logic, work packages, priorities, and milestones.
• Coordinate technical execution across engineering, manufacturing, test, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Partner with Program Management to align technical objectives, resources, cost, and schedule.
• Facilitate technical decision-making and drive cross-functional issue resolution.
• Coordinate technical risk and opportunity management.
• Maintain program technical baselines and manage technical changes.
• Manage technical documentation, gated reviews, interim reviews, and customer deliverables.
• Align program execution with Systems Engineering, Product Leads, and Technical Fellows.

Skills

Engineering background

Aerospace hardware

Technical leadership

Technical judgment

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive technical execution across multidisciplinary teams developing in-space propulsion systems, engines, and related components in Seattle, WA. The role collaborates with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Product Leads, and manufacturing to keep projects aligned with technical objectives, cost, schedule, and program priorities.

The ideal candidate brings strong hardware product development experience, technical