Propulsion Systems Engineer - Fluid & Mechanical Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability & Life

Voluntary Life

Emergency Medical Transport

401k with Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a responsible engineer to lead clean sheet design, development, and validation of propulsion hardware, from concept to production-ready engine components, including gimbals, actuators, and valves.

You will work with cross-functional teams on system sizing, testing, and integration, while maintaining ownership and delivering fast-paced results in a high-stakes defense and aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience (club, intern, or professional).
• Strong fluid mechanics understanding and intuition.
• Proficiency with CAD and drafting tools.
• Understanding of industry standards and requirements.
• Willingness to take ownership and contribute across the team.
• Ability to lead large project scopes and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical engine components (gimbals, actuators, valves, fluid systems).
• Design modifications to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineers on component design, system sizing, testing, and architecture for multiple engine programs.
• Derive requirements from top-level objectives; ensure robust validation.
• Write and update assembly instructions and establish tests for acceptance and qualification.
• Assemble and test first article prototypes and support integration into engine system.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluid mechanics

CAD drafting

Industry standards

Ownership

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo/Siemens NX

Windchill PLM

Ansys FEA

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a responsible engineer to lead clean sheet design, development, and validation of propulsion hardware, from concept to production-ready engine components, including gimbals, actuators, and valves.

You will work with cross-functional teams on system sizing, testing, and integration, while maintaining ownership and delivering fast-paced results in a high-stakes defense and aerospace environment.