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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems Verified today

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

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as a central member of the technical organization. You will take immediate ownership of fluid and mechanical system design efforts on propulsion hardware, from initial concept through production-ready design. You will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to a team working on similar hardware.

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
  • Collaborate with other engineers on component design, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture and development
  • Derive requirements from top level engine and test objectives
  • Write, review, and update work instructions for assembly of engine components and establish acceptance and qualification tests
  • Assemble and test first article prototypes
  • Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the engine system
  • Support validation and recursive design during engine development

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 4 or more years of relevant mechanical design experience
  • Electromechanical and pneumatic actuator design experience
  • Experience testing high-pressure fluid systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
  • 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 and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities

Desired experience

  • Master's or PhD in engineering
  • Proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
  • Proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
  • Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
  • Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
  • Experience with SMC-S-016 Test Requirements
  • Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
  • 2 or more years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
  • Direct experience with flight qualification and flight support

Compensation and employment

Base compensation range: $121,000 to $152,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Full-time exempt position.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick leave, 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
  • Voluntary life insurance 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.