Job description

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 and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and upcoming growth in Seattle, Washington, 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. We are seeking bold and driven individuals who thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and want to help write the next chapter of space history as part of a close-knit, innovative team. You will take on a demanding and rewarding role at Agile, directly shaping the future of in-space propulsion. As an integral contributor during our growth stage, you will be eligible to participate in our stock option plan, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term value you help create. All stock grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Company’s equity plan. When a rocket engine ignites on the test stand, hundreds of thousands of sensor readings per second generate a massive torrent of mission-critical data. We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Senior Software Engineer to design and implement scalable enterprise platforms that capture, stream, and analyze hot-fire test data. In this mission-critical role, you will bridge the gap between low-level sensor streams and high-throughput cloud analytics. You will lead a cross-functional engineering team to transform raw combustion chamber pressures, cryogenic flow rates, and high-frequency vibration data into actionable propulsion insights - powering next-generation orbital flight systems. You will modernize legacy platforms into high throughput microservices/serverless architectures, and manage cloud deployments. Key Responsibilities System Architecture & Cloud Engineering • Design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade services and high-throughput backend APIs to support advanced analysis of high-rate rocket engine telemetry data. • Design systems that integrate enterprise/cloud platforms with real-time/embedded/telemetry data-acquisition systems while meeting strict compliance requirements. • Design systems that allow legacy and modern components to work together to improve operational efficiency for propulsion design, engine testing and manufacturing. • Own end-to-end cloud infrastructure design using Azure and/or AWS. Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes. • Build robust integration hubs and collaborate with specialized propulsion teams to integrate advanced technologies like predictive embeddings and natural language processing (NLP) into core workflows. DevOps & CI/CD Optimization • Build, repair, and optimize continuous integration and deployment pipelines to reduce deployment complexity and improve developer velocity. • Set up reproducible local development environments (e.g., docker-compose) and maintain high standards for system profiling, automated testing, and observability. Technical Leadership & Operations • Serve as the technical owner for core systems, balancing Dev and Ops responsibilities, incident response, and performance monitoring for both software systems and rocket engine hot fire testing. • Partner closely with test, manufacturing and propulsion engineers to design best-in-class operational systems for the design, test and manufacturing of rocket engines and related components. • Mentor junior software engineers and provide guidance on technical skills to grow the team. Requirements Experience Level • 6+ Years of progressive software engineering experience • Proven track record of full-lifecycle product development across diverse tech stacks, legacy systems, and modern cloud platforms. Technical Skills • Expertise in modern programming languages such as Node.js, TypeScript, Next.js, C#.NET, C/C++, Python. • Deep expertise with Azure or AWS, Docker, Git/GitHub/GitLab Pipelines, and Kubernetes. • Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, and MongoDB. • Extensive experience designing and developing microservices, Serverless Architecture, RESTful APIs, OOP/OOAD, Async Messaging (SNS/SQS/RabbitMQ), and Single Sign-On (SSO/IAM). Leadership & Methodologies • Proven ability to act as a high-leverage individual contributor and mentor. • Strong expertise in process improvement, branching/tagging strategies, build/release management, and developer ergonomics. • Strong communication and documentation skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex architectural trade-offs to stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. • Prior experience in SaaS platforms or real-time storage/telemetry systems. • Experience bridging real-time/test systems with enterprise software • Experience with LabVIEW or other high-rate data acquisition systems Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Employment Type: Exempt Salary: $114,000-$160,000 annually 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 Location: Onsite in Durango, CO 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. Onsite #LI-Onsite 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. Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging, mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time, temporary, or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms. 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 talent@agilespaceindustries.com. 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. Salary Description $114,000-$160,000 annually

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System Architecture & Cloud Engineering
Design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade services and high-throughput backend APIs to support advanced analysis of high-rate rocket engine telemetry data.
Design systems that integrate enterprise/cloud platforms with real-time/embedded/telemetry data-acquisition systems while meeting strict compliance requirements.
Design systems that allow legacy and modern components to work together to improve operational efficiency for propulsion design, engine testing and manufacturing.
Own end-to-end cloud infrastructure design using Azure and/or AWS. Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
Build robust integration hubs and collaborate with specialized propulsion teams to integrate advanced technologies like predictive embeddings and natural language processing (NLP) into core workflows.
DevOps & CI/CD Optimization
Build, repair, and optimize continuous integration and deployment pipelines to reduce deployment complexity and improve developer velocity.
Set up reproducible local development environments (e.g., docker-compose) and maintain high standards for system profiling, automated testing, and observability.
Technical Leadership & Operations
Serve as the technical owner for core systems, balancing Dev and Ops responsibilities, incident response, and performance monitoring for both software systems and rocket engine hot fire testing.
Partner closely with test, manufacturing and propulsion engineers to design best-in-class operational systems for the design, test and manufacturing of rocket engines and related components.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Prior experience in SaaS platforms or real-time storage/telemetry systems.
Experience bridging real-time/test systems with enterprise software
Experience with LabVIEW or other high-rate data acquisition systems
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Employment Type: Exempt
Salary: $114,000-$160,000 annually 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
Location: Onsite in Durango, CO
Onsite #LI-Onsite
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