Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid and Mechanical Systems, Draper

Ursa Major • Berthoud, CO

11h • $125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Ursa Major’s teams moves fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will support our fluid and mechanical system design efforts. This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet designs of a variety of propulsion hardware. Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design and may need to support multiple engine programs simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
• Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
• Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
• Familiarity with closed cycle rocket engines
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
• 3+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software

Responsibilities

• Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical engine components including gimbals, actuators, valves, and fluid systems
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations
• Collaborate with team members to write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of engine components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
• Assembly and testing of first article prototypes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees