Lead Fluid Systems Engineer – Propulsion Test Automation

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Disability insurance

EAP Program

Job summary

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy in Colorado is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to design, implement, and maintain custom automated fluid test systems for propulsion manufacturing. You will collaborate with Technicians, Operators, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Controls, and Design Engineers to create safe, robust, and efficient fluid solutions.

You will lead fluid system design including P&ID, flow calculations, packaging, and tube routing in CAD, from bench-top to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test system design or related role.
• BS degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Mechatronic engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in automated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design with fluid systems and instrumentation layout, plus structural framing and interface panel design.
• Collect requirements from test engineers and product designers.
• Draft system P&ID in collaboration with I&C engineers.
• Perform system analysis including flow, pressure, safety factor and life using hand calculations and FEA.
• Host design review sessions with Technicians, Operators, and Engineering to generate buy-in and ensure designs meet their needs.
• Provide support to build operations by designing fixtures in CAD and commissioning them on the production floor.
• Be hands-on during the build process, working alongside engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Have a safety-first mindset when working around and designing hardware for fluids up to 15,000 psi and cryogenics.
• Generate documentation including drawings, assembly and work instructions for operation and maintenance.

Skills

Test system design

CAD / SolidWorks

GD&T

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

NFPA/NEC/ASME codes

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical task handling

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Mechatronic engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS (FEA)

EPLAN

Job description

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy in Colorado is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to design, implement, and maintain custom automated fluid test systems for propulsion manufacturing. You will collaborate with Technicians, Operators, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Controls, and Design Engineers to create safe, robust, and efficient fluid solutions.

You will lead fluid system design including P&ID, flow calculations, packaging, and tube routing in CAD, from bench-top to