Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid and Mechanical Systems

Ursa Major • Berthoud, CO

84d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Ursa Major's teams move fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will serve as a central member of the team and take immediate ownership of fluid and mechanical system design efforts as a responsible engineer. This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet design, development, and validation of a variety of propulsion hardware, as well as technical guidance and mentoring of a team responsible for similar 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. This is a unique opportunity to own clean-sheet design of a family of sophisticated control valves for our Full-Flow Staged Combustion Engines for Launch Vehicle applications, and operate as a technical leader in a small, agile team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
• 4+ years of relevant full-lifecycle mechanical design and development - from concept to working prototypes, and refining the designs and manufacturing operations to achieve robustness and autonomy.
• Mastery of CAD, drafting, and GD&T
• 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
• Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Strong first-order mechanical and fluids analysis capabilities and FEA/CFD software experience.
• Detailed knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment (e.g. machining, welding, brazing, forming, additive manufacturing).
• Prior track record leading technical teams developing complex mechanical product(s).
• Thorough comprehension of launch vehicle architectures, liquid rocket engines, and aerospace components.
• Practical experience designing components for cryogenic service in oxygen, hydrogen, and methane.
• Component testing and validation experience in both low and high energy states.
• Direct experience with flight qualification and flight support.

Responsibilities

• Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical engine components including valves, gimbals, actuators, and fluid systems.
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations.
• Work with other engineers at Ursa Major on topics including design of components, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture and development for multiple engine programs.
• Derive requirements from and for top level engine and test objectives.
• Write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of engine components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests.
• Source, manufacture, assemble, and test product prototypes, iterate, and transition to stable production.
• Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the engine system. Support validation and recursive design during engine development.

Benefits

• Base compensation range of $125,000 - $150,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees