Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems Verified today
About the Role
You will design, develop, and validate propulsion hardware as part of Ursa Major's technical team. Taking ownership from initial concept through production-ready design, you may support multiple engine programs simultaneously.
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
- Work with other engineers on component design, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture for multiple engine programs
- Derive requirements from top-level engine and test objectives
- Write, review, and update work instructions for engine component assembly and establish acceptance and qualification tests
- Assemble and test first article prototypes
- Ensure successful component integration into the engine system 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 and help wherever needed on the team
- Ability to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility for customer demands and company priorities
Desired Experience
- Electro-mechanical and pneumatic valve actuator design experience
- Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
- Experience testing high-pressure fluid systems
- Proficiency with design for additive manufacturing principles
- Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Experience in 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 CAD and Windchill PLM software
Compensation and Classification
Base compensation range: $80,000 to $100,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Full-time Exempt position.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance required.