Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

ursamajor; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to own sensor selection and automated data acquisition systems for production and testing. You will work across benchtop fixtures to facility-scale equipment, integrating cRIO/PXI platforms with SCADA and LabVIEW programs to coordinate with Siemens S7 PLCs.

The role emphasizes safety, fast-paced collaboration with Manufacturing, Test and Quality teams, and hands-on commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with test/process system design or related role.
• BS degree or higher in engineering (Mechatronic/chemical/mechanical preferred).
• Experience developing headless operating cRIO/PXI systems.
• Experience LabVIEW programs integrating non-NI hardware.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 production environments.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team designing safety-first systems handling hazardous fluids, powders, and energetics.
• Gain deep understanding of functional test requirements of propulsion subassemblies/components.
• Lead selection of instrumentation across test applications.
• Lead development of headless-operating cRIO/PXI connected to SCADA layer.
• Lead development of LabVIEW programs that work with Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Contribute to equipment documentation and production standards.
• Hands-on commissioning with engineers and technicians.
• Implement interconnected NI and Siemens hardware with SCADA.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project delivery

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

cRIO/PXI

SCADA

Siemens S7 PLCs

Eplan

Ignition SCADA

OPC-UA

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to own sensor selection and implementation of automated control and data acquisition systems. To succeed in this role, you will need to develop deep understanding of processes across Ursa Major's product lines. You will be highly collaborative with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product owners. The scope of work will be from benchtop test fixtures to facility-scale equipment.

The role will focus on developing industry leading production equipment utilizing the cRIO/PXI platforms as headless controllers and DAQ for high-speed applications. These systems will be integrated into Ursa Major's SCADA and digital manufacturing layers. You will also develop LabVIEW programs to operate collaboratively with PLCs for validation and development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a team designing safety-first systems handling hazardous fluids, powders, and energetics mixtures, as well as high pressures and voltages
• Gain deep understanding of functional test requirements of propulsion subassemblies/components to deliver industry-leading production equipment
• Lead selection of instrumentation across a wide range of test applications and
• Lead development of headless-operating cRIO/PXI connected to SCADA layer and
• Lead development of LabVIEW programs that allows parallel operation & process validation with Siemens S7 PLCs and enable development operations.
• Participate in equipment development with consideration of product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Be hands-on during commissioning, working alongside engineers and technicians
• Generate documentation including operator manuals, and work instructions for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Contribute to internal production equipment standards and requirements documentation
• Implement networked communications standards to interconnect NI and Siemens hardware together and to the SCADA layer

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with test/process system design or related role
• BS degree or higher in an engineering field, Mechatronic/chemical/mechanical preferred (suitable experience may be substituted)
• Experience developing headless operating cRIO/PXI systems
• Experience LabVIEW programs integrating non-NI hardware
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
• Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated first-principals approach to instrumentation and process equipment
• Experience working with PLCs (Siemens S7 or other)
• Experience with Ignition SCADA & HMI
• Experience with OPCUA, EtherCat, Profinet, or similar
• Experience with continuous and batch process system design
• Experience in production within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
• Experience creating electrical schematics in CAD (Eplan or similar)
• Experience creating P&ID (Eplan or similar)
• Experience designing and building industrial electrical control panels
• Experience designing and building high pressure fluid systems
• Experience with equipment validation, IQ, OQ, PQ, Gauge R&R, or other
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standards

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $116,000 - $145,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company