Propellant Development Engineer II - SRM Systems

Socket.dev; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a propellant development specialist to support solid rocket motor materials research and development. You will assist in formulation, testing, data analysis, and scale-up under senior guidance in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires a chemistry/engineering background, 2+ years experience with energetic materials, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced defense context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Support energetics development programs by completing assigned technical tasks to ensure milestones.
• Reporting: Prepare status updates for project leads and management on assigned tasks, tracking progress against goals.
• Formulation & Testing: Assist in developmental formulation, mixing, casting, and testing of solid propellants to evaluate performance and stability.
• Data Analysis: Process and analyze material property and test data to verify compliance with performance requirements.
• Scale-Up Support: Assist senior engineers in transitioning propellant formulations from lab to production scale.
• Process Improvement: Optimize laboratory equipment and processing techniques for safety, yield and quality.
• Technical Documentation: Draft test procedures, lab reports, design reviews and batch records.
• Failure Analysis Support: Assist in RCA and fault tree evaluations for non-conformances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams to operate safely.
• Safety Adherence: Maintain active participation in hazard analyses and safety audits.

Skills

Education background

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a propellant development specialist to support solid rocket motor materials research and development. You will assist in formulation, testing, data analysis, and scale-up under senior guidance in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires a chemistry/engineering background, 2+ years experience with energetic materials, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced defense context.