Rocket Propulsion Test Engineer - High-Impact Tests

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability and Life Insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks a Test Engineer to run rocket engine testing, perform stand checks, review data, troubleshoot instrumentation, and drive test campaigns. You’ll design fluid systems, support test objectives, and ensure safety in hazardous operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hands-on fluid/electrical/mechanical experience, and strong leadership. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to Test Operations in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical preferred).
• Familiarity with data acquisition and controls systems.
• 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 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

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hazardous operations

Project management

Team leadership

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments Hardware

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Ursa Major seeks a Test Engineer to run rocket engine testing, perform stand checks, review data, troubleshoot instrumentation, and drive test campaigns. You’ll design fluid systems, support test objectives, and ensure safety in hazardous operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, hands-on fluid/electrical/mechanical experience, and strong leadership. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to Test Operations in Colorado.