Senior Propulsion Engineer – Combustion Devices

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 Hadley Engine Combustion Device Hardware. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ownership of Hadley Engine Combustion Device Hardware (TCAs, Preburners, Nozzles, etc.) through entire product lifecycle
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations
• Maintain and Improve Hadley Combustor Performance Models
• Collaborate with team members to write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
• Assembly and testing of first article prototypes
• Collaborate with the manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to reduce part-to-part variation and discrepancies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Experience in design, test, or analysis of rocket engine injectors, chambers, or nozzles
• Fundamental understanding of closed-cycle rocket engine operating principles
• 3-5 years of relevant mechanical design experience with at least 2 years professional experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
• Demonstrated ability to own hardware through the production lifecycle
• 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 of multiple projects at once
• Excellent problem solving, task management, and communication skills

Desired Experience:

• Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
• Experience leading design reviews to communicate design decisions and trades. Well versed in documenting those reviews
• Coordination with analysis and lead engineers to quickly mature designs
• Experience with CFD and/or structural and thermal analysis using Ansys or equivalent
• 2+ 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 $100,000 - $140,000, 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. Click for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt.