Propulsion Engineer I: Hypersonic Vehicle Systems - Equity

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks a Propulsion Engineer I to define, integrate, and execute propulsion systems for hypersonic vehicles. You’ll own a system from concept through flight demonstration, balancing propulsion design with vehicle integration and test.

The role requires hands-on hardware work, fast learning, and strong systems thinking to drive technical decisions in a fast-paced program. A U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years in propulsion systems or propulsion-focused vehicle development; internships okay.
• Proficient in CAD and drafting; GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5.
• Hands-on with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and analytical design of propulsion components (tanks, structures, feed systems, propellant management).
• Use first-principles thinking to guide design decisions.
• Support rapid design iterations, testing, data analysis, and hardware work.
• Modify existing components for performance, manufacturability, and limitations.
• Assist with test planning and execution (ground/flight) and failure investigations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to reduce variation.
• Interface with customers and IPTs during reviews and TIMs.
• Support manufacturability and producibility considerations.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Fluid, mechanical, electrical systems

Strong problem solving

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Windchill PLM

ANSYS

Machining knowledge (Milling/Turning)

Job description

Ursa Major seeks a Propulsion Engineer I to define, integrate, and execute propulsion systems for hypersonic vehicles. You’ll own a system from concept through flight demonstration, balancing propulsion design with vehicle integration and test.

The role requires hands-on hardware work, fast learning, and strong systems thinking to drive technical decisions in a fast-paced program. A U.S. Security Clearance is required.