IT Director

Position Overview

The IT Director will provide visionary leadership for the technological landscape of a rocket engine design, manufacturing, and testing company. This role is instrumental in driving the growth and integration of the company’s physical network infrastructure, data storage solutions, and proprietary software development. The IT Director will ensure the technology strategy supports the company’s mission of innovation, precision, and performance in aerospace propulsion.

 

Key Responsibilities

 Strategic Technology Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy tailored to the unique needs of rocket engine design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Identify and implement technology initiatives that optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance precision engineering.
• Drive technology initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance precision engineering.

 Infrastructure and Data Systems

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of high-performance physical and digital network systems to support engineering and testing operations.
• Expand and optimize secure, scalable data storage solutions capable of handling large-scale simulation, testing, and telemetry data.
• Ensure infrastructure reliability and cybersecurity to safeguard intellectual property and critical systems.

 Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build and mentor a high-performing IT team with expertise in infrastructure, software development, and advanced technologies.
• Foster cross-department collaboration between IT, engineering, testing, and operations teams to align technical initiatives with organizational goals.
• Manage IT budgets, ensuring strategic and cost-effective investments in technology solutions.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, with a background in aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly technical industries.
• Expertise in network infrastructure, cloud-based data storage, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proven track record of implementing AI/ML solutions in an industrial or engineering context.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards in aerospace or defense industries.
• Exceptional communication skills to translate technical strategies into actionable business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with aerospace-grade engineering software (e.g., CAD, CFD, or FEA tools).
• Experience with IoT, real-time data integration, and telemetry systems.
• Proficient in applying AI/ML technologies to enhance product design, predictive maintenance, quality assurance, and integration into simulation and testing platforms.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, such as IoT and digital twins, for their application in rocket engine development and testing.
• Proven ability to collaborate with technology vendors, research institutions, and aerospace partners to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance and best practices for handling sensitive data in accordance with regulatory requirements.

 

Key Performance Metrics

• Successful deployment and management of scalable, secure IT infrastructure supporting rocket engine development.
• Timely delivery of technology projects aligned with engineering and manufacturing schedules.
• Employee satisfaction and retention within the IT team.

Salary Range: 150,000-200,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Durango, CO

What You'll Love About Us:

100% covered monthly premium plans 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

The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee’s salary.

Employee referral program

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? 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.

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 hr@agilespaceindustries.com.