Aerospace Electromechanical Engineer II - Harness & Enclosures

Ursa Major; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking an Avionics Electromechanical Engineer II to design and support mechanical avionics components for rocket engines, test facilities, and related equipment. You will focus on enclosures, harnesses, and brackets while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet stringent aerospace requirements.

You will develop 3D models, create detailed drawings and BOMs, and contribute to testing and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience designing or working with electrical harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, or related aerospace hardware.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical design principles and engineering documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of basic harness manufacturing and assembly techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, technicians, test engineers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned engineering tasks while seeking guidance on complex or unfamiliar problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical harnesses, mechanical enclosures, brackets, and other electromechanical components for rocket engines and test equipment.
• Create and maintain 3D harness routing models and mechanical component models.
• Generate detailed engineering drawings, harness drawings, bills of materials, and other design documentation.
• Develop assembly and installation work instructions for electromechanical hardware.
• Apply established design standards, processes, and requirements to new designs.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical design analyses to support design decisions.
• Evaluate harness routing, clearances, bend radii, strain relief, mounting, thermal exposure, and mechanical loads.
• Support the selection and trade of harness components, materials, connectors, backshells, clamps, protective sleeving, and related hardware.
• Work with manufacturing and technicians to support fabrication, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of electromechanical hardware.
• Participate in hardware testing and assist with troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues.
• Support environmental and functional testing of harnesses and electromechanical assemblies.
• Participate in engineering peer reviews and incorporate feedback into designs.
• Review peer designs and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Support configuration management, BOM maintenance, and engineering change activities.
• Document technical decisions, analysis results, test results, and design changes.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of electromechanical design processes and standards.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Electrical harnesses

Electromechanical assemblies

Engineering documentation

Schematic interpretation

Python scripting

Written communication

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking an Avionics Electromechanical Engineer II to design and support mechanical avionics components for rocket engines, test facilities, and related equipment. You will focus on enclosures, harnesses, and brackets while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet stringent aerospace requirements.

You will develop 3D models, create detailed drawings and BOMs, and contribute to testing and troubleshooting.