Senior Software 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.

Agile is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our software engineering team to develop Agile's internal software tools, which support all aspects of Agile's operations from engine design and testing to additive manufacturing, to business efficiency tools. The Senior Software Engineer will work closely with the team to develop new tools used by Agile's engineers and technicians in developing the next generation of propulsion systems for satellites, lunar landers, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and languages (e.g. React, Angular, Node.js)
2. Build and integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and microservices
3. Implement data access layers and integrate with databases
4. Develop and consume internal web services for system integration
5. Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
6. Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
7. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices
8. Create and maintain software development standards
9. Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to other team members
10. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Fulfill multiple project requests simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
2. 2+ years of experience in full-stack software application development
3. Strong proficiency in modern front-end technologies (e.g. React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
4. Expertise in back-end technologies (e.g. C/C++, Node.js, Java, Go, .NET, Python, Django)
5. Understanding of web services, APIs, and RESTful architectures
6. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL)
7. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
8. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
10. Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly and independently, and adapt to changing requirements
11. Passionate about propulsion technology. AGILE is an advanced, fast moving scientific facility. Applicants who are not passionate about propulsion science will not enjoy the work ethic necessary to be successful.
12. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required due to ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum)
2. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
3. Experience with Linux tools and containerization (Docker)
4. Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
5. Proficiency in multiple languages (C/C++, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Durango, CO

Salary: $70,000 - $120,000

Expected Close Date: 5/31/2024

Eligibility for bonuses and company equity depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time or temporary status. Contact HR for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What You'll Love About Us:

100% of monthly premiums paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.

Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave.

401K contributions match at 4% of your salary, Employee referral program, Learning & Development - allowing employees to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, trainings, certifications, tuition reimbursement, Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

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.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Agile, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Reasonable Accommodation:

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to

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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