Lead Propulsion Engineer – Liquid Rockets (Equity)

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

401k with Match

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to own rocket engine design from concept to production. You will lead clean-sheet designs, develop propulsion hardware, and mentor a team across multiple engine programs.

Responsibilities include system design, performance predictions, component testing, and collaboration with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration and validation in fast-paced development cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in propulsion or related field.
• Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Liquid rocket engine system design and analysis, including performance predictions and packaging.
• Design modifications to increase performance and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers on design, sizing, testing, and architecture of engine programs.
• Derive requirements from top level objectives and write acceptance tests.
• Assemble and test first article prototypes and validate designs.
• Coordinate with interfacing teams for successful integration into engine systems.

Skills

Rocket engine design

CAD proficiency

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Systems integration

Lead/mentoring

Analytical performance modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Siemens NX

Windchill PLM

ANSYS FEA

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to own rocket engine design from concept to production. You will lead clean-sheet designs, develop propulsion hardware, and mentor a team across multiple engine programs.

Responsibilities include system design, performance predictions, component testing, and collaboration with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration and validation in fast-paced development cycles.