Lead Propulsion Fluid Systems Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks a Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of custom automated fluid test systems in our propulsion manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with technicians, operators, manufacturing, quality, safety, controls, and design engineers.

The role emphasizes fluid system design, P&ID development, flow calculations, CAD packaging, and tube routing, with pressures up to 15,000 psi and cryogenics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with test system design or related role.
• BS degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical, or Mechatronic preferred (suitable experience may be substituted).
• Experience designing and troubleshooting automated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks or other) and GD&T.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and balance multiple stakeholders.
• Physical ability to stand, ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design with a focus on 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 expected life using hand calculations and FEA where required
• 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 including kerosene, water, peroxide, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen with pressures up to 15,000 psi, as well as cryogenics
• Generate documentation including drawings, assembly and work instructions for operation and maintenance

Skills

Fluid system design

P&ID drafting

CAD (SolidWorks)

Flow calculations

FEA/analysis

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

CAD software

Job description

Ursa Major seeks a Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of custom automated fluid test systems in our propulsion manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with technicians, operators, manufacturing, quality, safety, controls, and design engineers.

The role emphasizes fluid system design, P&ID development, flow calculations, CAD packaging, and tube routing, with pressures up to 15,000 psi and cryogenics.