Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems
Ursa Major’s teams move fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will make immediate contributions to our fluid and mechanical system design efforts as a responsible engineer. This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for the clean sheet design, development, and validation 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.
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
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 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
Assemble and test first article prototypes
Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the engine system. Support validation and recursive design during engine development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Hands-on, rapid mechanical design experience through club, internship, or professional experience
Strong fluid mechanics understanding and intuition
Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
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
Desired Experience
Electro-mechanical and pneumatic valve actuator design experience
Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
Experience testing high-pressure fluid systems
Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations.
Experience with SMC-S-016 Test Requirements
Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
1+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $76,000 - $95,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt