Propellant R&D Engineer II SRM Propulsion

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, based in the United States, is seeking a candidate in propellant development for SRM systems. The role involves research and development of solid propellants, data analysis, and assisting in scale-up and safety-focused operations.

The position will require handling energetic materials under supervision with strong emphasis on safety and quality. Base compensation ranges from $90,000 to $112,000, with a full‑time exempt classification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience or coursework in energetic materials, polymers, chemical processing, or fluid mechanics.
• Strong safety mindset when handling hazardous energetic materials.
• Ability to follow engineering guidelines and execute systematic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support energetics development programs and meet project milestones.
• Prepare status updates for project leads and management.
• Assist in formulation, mixing, casting, and testing of solid propellants.

Skills

Energetic materials

Polymer chemistry

Chemical kinetics

Data analysis

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Ursa Major, based in the United States, is seeking a candidate in propellant development for SRM systems. The role involves research and development of solid propellants, data analysis, and assisting in scale-up and safety-focused operations.

The position will require handling energetic materials under supervision with strong emphasis on safety and quality. Base compensation ranges from $90,000 to $112,000, with a full‑time exempt classification.