Propulsion Test Systems Engineer — Fluid & Piping

Industrious Ventures; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Family leave

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks a GSE Design Engineer to design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems for rocket engine testing. You will work with high pressures and cryogenic fluids, drive requirements, and generate P&IDs, CAD models, and system documentation.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 4+ years in piping/test-system design, and hands-on hardware troubleshooting. US citizenship is required, and the team values proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
• 4+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Experience in hands-on hardware build and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interact in high paced and rapidly changing test environment.
• Ability to evaluate and assess risk positions and provide recommended path forwards.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems to support rocket engine component checkouts and engine testing.
• Fluids include kerosene, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen at high pressures and cryogenic temperatures.
• Drive, evaluate, and communicate requirements from engine and component teams.
• Generate piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and overall system level documentation.
• Generate work instructions for installation and maintenance of fluid and mechanical systems.
• Source required components for these systems.
• Generate CAD models and drawings.
• Perform system analysis including: Fluid flow analysis with hand calculation, spreadsheet, and computer codes.
• Piping flexibility analysis and structural analysis using FEA.
• Collaborate to ensure instrumentation requirements are tracked and implemented.
• Manage projects to ensure objectives and milestones are completed and tracked to deadlines.
• Document and present designs through the full design review process.
• Evaluate data to ensure proper operation of fluid and mechanical systems.

Skills

Piping design

Test system design

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Ursa Major seeks a GSE Design Engineer to design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems for rocket engine testing. You will work with high pressures and cryogenic fluids, drive requirements, and generate P&IDs, CAD models, and system documentation.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 4+ years in piping/test-system design, and hands-on hardware troubleshooting. US citizenship is required, and the team values proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.