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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Tanks Verified today

Ursa Major · Berthoud, CO · Propulsion · first seen 2026-09-30
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The Role

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer, Tanks to lead the technical definition, integration, and execution of propulsion systems and take ownership of tank architecture from ideation to qualification. The ideal candidate brings deep propulsion experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to drive technical decisions in fast-paced, hardware-centric programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete ownership of tank architecture from ideation to qualification
  • Clean sheet design of fluid and mechanical tank systems
  • Support rapid development cycles of new designs and changing requirements including testing, data analysis and hands-on hardware work
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to optimize performance, meet requirements and reduce part-to-part variation
  • Assemble and test first article prototypes
  • Lead propulsion subsystem architecture and requirements definition for hypersonic vehicles
  • Own trades, performance margins, and integration decisions
  • Serve as the technical authority for tanks and interfaces with vehicle structures, thermal and mission engineering
  • Collaborate closely with vehicle and systems engineers to ensure mission and performance alignment
  • Support ground test and flight test planning, execution, and post-test data analysis
  • Identify system risks and drive mitigation strategies across design, manufacturing, and test
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early- and mid-career engineers
  • Support customer technical reviews, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5-8+ years of experience in propulsion systems engineering or propulsion-focused vehicle development
  • Demonstrated experience supporting hypersonic, missile, or high-performance aerospace vehicles
  • Strong understanding of propulsion system architecture and integration, vehicle-level performance and propulsion impacts
  • Experience working across disciplines in a systems engineering environment
  • 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 industry standards and requirements
  • Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
  • Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope