Additive Manufacturing Application Engineer

Company & Mission:

Located in Durango, CO, (Headquarters) and Mount Pleasant, PA (Additive Manufacturing Center) 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.

Company & Mission

Located in Durango, CO, (Headquarters) and Mount Pleasant, PA (Additive Manufacturing Center) 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. Our mission is to provide rapid, dependable propulsion solutions on the ground to maximize freedom in space. Our visions is for open access to the solar system (and beyond).

Position Overview

Agile Space Industries is seeking an Additive Manufacturing (AM) application engineer starting in who has a strong knowledge and proven experience with metal laser powder bed fusion. In this role, you will be a critical team member of the design team, taking ownership of AM processes. You will be responsible for providing design feedback (DfAM), build preparation, optimizing for feature-specific parameters, and developing new processes. You will own additive processes for new product introduction (NPI), work with the Agile Additive production team and project managers to set priorities, and facilitate root cause investigations for non-conformances. 

Job Details

• Work with design engineers to improve propulsion part designs for AM
• Manage parts through the AM workflow, from material selection, Design of Experiment (DoE), to part fabrication, and final delivery
• Establish and document AM processes that meet aerospace/space quality standards
• Develop frameworks to manage and organize big data associated with the AM digital thread
• Advanced relationships with customers and vendors to drive improvements across AM workflow
• Ability to travel for business development activities

Qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree in related engineering or technical field
• Understanding of metal laser powder bed fusion and other metal additive platforms
• Experience redesigning components for metal laser powder bed fusion
• Knowledge and experience with metal AM post-processing (e.g. de-powdering, subtractive manufacturing and heat treatment)
• Knowledge and experience with CAD and AM data preparations software (e.g. SolidWorks, 3DXpert, Magics, ANSYS Additive Print, etc.)
• Experience with quality management systems and associated standards (i.e. NASA-STD-6030, ASTM, AMS, etc.)
• Understanding of material testing to high temperature and corrosive environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Skills:

• Energetic, positive, self-starter with the ability to work autonomously while simultaneously leading and developing a high performing team
• Experience with engineering analysis tools and software
• Experience with data processing and analysis
• Result oriented approach
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Disciplined and systemic approach to management
• Experience with Quality Management Systems with associated certifications
• Experience with applying Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to effectively collaborate with our many stakeholders and partners across internal departments and external to the organization

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Agile Space Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Location: Durango, CO

Remote: This position is on-site with some flexibility to work from home as needed and approved by supervisor.

What You'll Love About Us:

• 401K contributions match at 4% of your salary
• Paid Holidays, Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave,
• Company Sponsored Life and AD&D,
• Short- and Long-Term Disability,
• Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave
• Employee referral program
• Learning & Development - opportunities such as peer learning, trainings, certifications, tuition reimbursement
• Enjoy company get-togethers, team outings, and, best of all the opportunity to work alongside amazing people.

 

 

If you are ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic company in the Space and Defense Industry, apply now to join our team at Agile Space Industries!

 

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, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the facility. 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.