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Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems Verified today

Ursa Major · Berthoud, CO · Propulsion · first seen 2026-08-12
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About the Role

You will be a responsible engineer in Ursa Major's technical organization, owning clean sheet design, development, and validation of propulsion hardware. You will take components from initial concept through production-ready design and may support multiple engine programs simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean sheet design of fluid and 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
  • Derive requirements from top-level engine and test objectives
  • Write, review, and update work instructions for assembly and establish acceptance and qualification tests
  • Assemble and test first article prototypes
  • Collaborate with other engineers on component design, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture across multiple engine programs
  • Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration and support validation during engine development

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Hands-on, rapid mechanical design experience through club, internship, or professional work
  • Strong fluid mechanics understanding and intuition
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
  • Ability to take ownership, work in fast-paced environments, stay flexible with changing priorities, and help wherever needed
  • Ability to delegate tasks and lead large project scope

Desired Experience

  • Electro-mechanical and pneumatic valve actuator design
  • Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
  • Testing of high-pressure fluid systems
  • Design for additive manufacturing
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
  • Experience with SMC-S-016 Test Requirements
  • Structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
  • 1 or more years with PTC Creo or Siemens NX and Windchill PLM software

Compensation and Classification

Base compensation range: $80,000 to $100,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, 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
  • Voluntary life and emergency medical transport options
  • EAP program
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance required.