Senior Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Verified today

About the Role

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems for national security. This senior engineering role puts you at the center of rocket engine development, responsible for clean sheet system design, component development, and validation of propulsion hardware. You will mentor other engineers and carry ownership from initial concept through production-ready design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct liquid rocket engine system design and analysis, including performance predictions and packaging
• Execute clean sheet design and system integration of engine components
• Modify existing components and prototypes to improve performance, manufacturability, or resolve limitations
• Mentor engineers on component design, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture
• 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
• Work with interfacing teams to integrate component designs into the engine system and support validation during development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
• Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards and requirements
• Ability to take ownership, lead large project scope, and work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Experience

• Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Prior track record leading technical teams
• Design for additive manufacturing
• Manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
• Closed cycle rocket engines
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organization experience
• SMC-S-016 Test Requirements
• Structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
• 5+ years PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD and Windchill PLM software
• Component testing and validation in low and high energy states
• Flight qualification and flight support experience

Compensation and Employment

Base compensation: $121,000 to $152,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Full-time exempt position. Benefits include unlimited PTO, paid parental and adoptive leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with company match, disability and life insurance, and EAP program.

Requirements

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