Rocket Propulsion Test Engineer | High-Impact Aerospace

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Test Engineer in Colorado to run engine testing operations, including hot-fire tests and data reviews, reporting to the Test Operations team. The role emphasizes ownership, rapid learning, and cross-functional collaboration to advance propulsion and test capabilities.

The position requires a BS in aerospace or mechanical engineering, hands-on experience with fluid and electrical systems, and knowledge of data acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical preferred).
• Familiarity with data acquisition and controls systems.
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience with hazardous operations and system safety.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.
• Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team.
• Technical ability to implement information from fluid/electrical/mechanical system schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform rocket engine testing.
• Perform test stand and engine checkouts.
• Generate and track test objectives to support engine test campaigns.
• Design and fabricate fluid systems to support engine-level test objectives.
• Review data from development and flight campaigns to support engine and component performance analysis and improvement.
• Operate and modify stand systems such as fluid systems, electrical systems, and supporting structures.
• Generate and update procedures, configuration files, and test sequences.
• Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and hardware systems including pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, regulators, etc.
• Develop methods to increase test cadence, test fidelity, and test stand capability.

Skills

Data acquisition

Controls systems

Fluid systems

Electrical systems

Hazardous operations

Project management

Ownership mindset

Schematic interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments hardware

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Test Engineer in Colorado to run engine testing operations, including hot-fire tests and data reviews, reporting to the Test Operations team. The role emphasizes ownership, rapid learning, and cross-functional collaboration to advance propulsion and test capabilities.

The position requires a BS in aerospace or mechanical engineering, hands-on experience with fluid and electrical systems, and knowledge of data acquisition.