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Propellant Tank Responsible Engineer - In-Space Verified today

Ursa Major · Berthoud, CO · Propulsion · first seen 2026-07-16
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About the Role

You will serve as a central member of the In-Space propulsion team with immediate hardware ownership as a responsible engineer. You will lead clean sheet design, development, and validation of propulsion hardware, managing components from initial concept through production-ready design. You may support multiple In-Space programs simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Own new and existing spacecraft propulsion system components through flight, with focus on pressure vessels
  • Clean sheet design of spacecraft propulsion system components including tanks, thrusters, and fluid systems
  • Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance and improve manufacturability
  • Derive requirements from top level system and test objectives
  • Write, review, and update work instructions for component assembly and establish acceptance and qualification tests
  • Assemble and test first article prototypes
  • Work with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the propulsion system and support validation and recursive design during system development

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant hardware design and ownership experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency with design for manufacturability
  • Proficiency with computer aided design, drafting, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
  • Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Desire 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 and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities

Desired Experience

  • Spacecraft fluid systems architecture, requirements, and design for LEO, GEO, and beyond missions
  • Spacecraft propulsion system and component design, test, or analysis
  • Familiarity with hypergolic propellant systems
  • Knowledge of industry standards including SMC-S-016, AIAA S-080, and SSCMAN 91-710
  • Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
  • Structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA
  • 2+ years of Siemens NX CAD and Windchill PLM software
  • Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Component testing and validation experience
  • Flight qualification and flight support experience

Employment Details

Full-time Exempt. Base compensation $92,000 to $115,000 determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance