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Salary: USD 56,000 - 70,000 / annual
Agile Space Industries, a rapidly growing supplier of propulsion hardware and engineering services for the space industry, is seeking a Test Site Logistics & Planning Coordinator to support propulsion testing operations at their Durango, Colorado facility. The company has achieved over 40% year-over-year growth for the past three years and is expanding operations to Tulsa, Oklahoma and Seattle, Washington.
In this role, you will work directly with the Director of Test Operations, Test Engineers, and Program Managers to coordinate staffing, testing campaigns, and facility scheduling. You will manage logistics related to purchasing, vendor coordination, and shipping/receiving in support of hypergolic rocket engine testing. This is a key position ensuring test operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely while balancing program needs with site capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain staffing schedules for test personnel across test stands
- Coordinate test campaign planning, including allocation of test stands and alignment with program timelines
- Optimize facility scheduling to maximize test throughput and minimize program conflicts
- Support purchasing and vendor management for timely material delivery
- Manage shipping and receiving of test hardware, propellants, and support equipment in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Track consumables usage (nitrogen, diesel, propellants) and coordinate replenishment
- Manage and maintain the KanBan inventory system at the test site
- Interface with Finance & Accounting to provide long-term propellant usage forecasts
- Provide feedback on vendor performance and process improvements
- Participate in internal audits, cycle counts, and compliance activities
- Support long-term facility expansion planning
The role involves regular movement throughout an active test facility, including warehouse, shipping/receiving, and outdoor areas. You may occasionally lift or carry materials up to 50 pounds with assistance or equipment. You will work safely in an industrial test environment with machinery, vehicles, elevated noise, hazardous materials, and varying outdoor conditions while wearing required PPE. Occasional overtime may be required to support critical testing milestones.
As an integral contributor during the company's growth stage, you will be eligible to participate in Agile's stock option plan, giving you the opportunity to share in long-term value creation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic scheduling/logistics software
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Professional and reliable with consistent attendance and punctuality
- Ability to handle confidential company information within regulatory guidelines
- Willingness to work occasional overtime for critical testing milestones
- Reliable on-site presence in Durango, CO (with partial remote work flexibility as approved)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, or logistics/planning software (Deltek CostPoint experience preferred)
- Background in logistics, test operations, or manufacturing planning
- Understanding of staffing schedules, material lead times, and their interaction with testing campaigns
- Experience in vendor management, purchasing, and coordinating shipping/receiving of sensitive equipment
- Comfort working in high-cadence, dynamic environments with shifting priorities
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or chemical handling environments
- Forklift experience
