Propellant Development Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
Ursa Major is seeking a Propellant Development Engineer II to support solid rocket motor (SRM) propellant development. You will work on research and development of production materials for SRM systems, with hands-on experience in formulation and polymer chemistry. This role involves operating hazardous and technical process equipment for energetics processing. You will be trained to handle energetic and explosive materials.
Key Responsibilities
Program Support and Technical Execution
- Support energetics development programs by completing assigned technical tasks to meet project milestones and schedules
- Prepare status updates for project leads and management on assigned tasks, tracking progress against technical and manufacturing goals
Research, Development and Engineering
- Assist in developmental formulation, mixing, casting, and testing of solid propellants to evaluate performance, shelf-life, and stability
- Apply foundational knowledge in energetic materials, chemical kinetics, and combustion to assist with technical tasks under senior guidance
- Process and analyze material property and test data to verify compliance with established performance requirements
- Utilize standardized tools, protocols, and calculation templates to assist in propellant design and evaluation
Manufacturing and Process Operations
- Assist senior engineers in transitioning propellant formulations from laboratory mixing to production scale operations
- Participate in optimizing laboratory equipment and processing techniques to support safety, yield, and quality
- Draft detailed test procedures, laboratory reports, design review materials, and manufacturing batch records
Quality, Safety and Investigation
- Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fault tree evaluations for non-conformances and testing anomalies
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to execute daily operations safely and effectively
- Maintain active participation in hazard analyses, process safety reviews, and local safety audits
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 2 or more years of experience or relevant coursework or laboratory experience involving energetic materials, polymers, chemical processing, or fluid mechanics
- Ability to follow engineering guidelines to break down assigned technical problems and execute systematic solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting technical work and presenting findings to team members
- Demonstrated ability to work productively within cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
- Unwavering commitment to safety protocols required when working with and handling hazardous energetic materials
Required Clearance and Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Compensation and Employment
Base compensation range: $90,000 to $112,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits include:
- Unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement)
- Paid parental and adoptive leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance
- Additional voluntary benefit options including supplemental life and emergency medical transport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Equity grants in the company