Propulsion Design Engineer Intern - Summer 2025
Company & Mission:
Located in Durango, CO, (Headquarters) and Mount Pleasant, PA (Additive Manufacturing Center) and now expanding into Tulsa, OK. 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, SpaceX, NASA, and Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.
Position Overview:
A key element of AGILE’s spacecraft engines are metal 3D printed engine components that take advantage of the design space and materials currently available with additive manufacturing. These engine components require cold flow testing and computational modeling for quantitative and qualitative assessment, comparison of that data with hot-fire test data, and evaluation of processes and techniques to design features. This process is iterative AGILE embraces a balanced approach for computational modeling along with hot fire testing of engine hardware to develop new rocket engines on fast timelines and you will play a key role as a member of the propulsion development team.
Responsibilities:
- Work on project assignments tailored to your specific skills and interest, under the guidance of experienced mentors.
- Gain practical experience in the design, analysis, and operation of hypergolic thrusters in reference to performance targets.
- Collaborate one-on-one with mentors in your discipline to enhance your knowledge and skills.
- Deliver an Exit Presentation at the conclusion of the internship, highlighting project objectives, experiences, and progress made.
- Follow OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.
- Performs other related duties as required, such as engine assembly and cold flow testing.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Enrolled in or completed coursework towards a technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics at an accredited college or university.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in team environments.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic understanding of fluid mechanics.
- Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (SolidWorks preferred) and hands-on hardware experience.
- Familiarity with rocket test operations, additive manufacturing, welding, machining, injector design, regenerative cooling channel design, or pressure vessel design experience.
- Enthusiasm for space exploration and rocket propulsion.
Other:
- Works as a competent member of the team, and willingly provides back-up support for coworkers when appropriate.
- Able to maintain confidential information for the company and within regulatory guidelines required.
- Reliable commute to ensure punctual attendance to every scheduled workday.
- Show up to work consistently and on time.
- US Citizenship.
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21 - $25/hr
Students joining Agile through our internship program will receive the opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as professional and personal development trainings.
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 hr@agilespaceindustries.com.
The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
- Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
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