Propulsion Engineer, Combusion 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 their system as a responsible engineer. This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet designs as well as modification to a variety of propulsion hardware. All candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design and may need to support multiple programs simultaneously.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ownership of Engine Combustion Device Hardware (injectors, thrust chamber, nozzles, catalyst beds) through entire product lifecycle
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability, or resolve limitations
• Maintain and improve 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

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
• Experience in design, test, or analysis of rocket engine injectors, chambers, or nozzles through club activity, internships, or full time work
• Fundamental understanding of closed-cycle rocket engine operating principles
• Proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
• Demonstrated ability to own hardware through the production lifecycle
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Desire to take ownership of multiple projects at once
• Excellent problem solving, task management, and communication skills

Desired Experience: 

• Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
• Coordination with analysis and lead engineers to quickly mature designs
• Experience leading and documenting design reviews to communicate design decisions and trades
• Experience designing, testing, and analyzing catalyst beds
• Experience with CFD and/or structural and thermal analysis using Ansys or equivalent
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
• Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $80,000 - $100,000, 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