Senior Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Systems & Lifecycle

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Employee assistance program

Flexible benefit options

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer in Colorado to support manufacturing and assembly of subsystems for solid rocket motors. You will execute robust mechanical solutions, develop P&ID and perform FEA, owning projects from requirements through activation.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or related industries, CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA), and strong documentation skills. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in mechanical system design and hands-on fabrication or assembly.
• Experience with P&ID creation and interpretation.
• Strong FEA experience using ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• CAD proficiency (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Familiar with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical subsystems integration.
• Ability to produce clear technical docs, SOPs, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Support Systems related to the manufacturing of Solid Rocket Motors
• Upgrade and Improve Existing Equipment
• Lifecycle Project Ownership by leading project from initial requirement gathering through commissioning
• Integration with Tooling and Lifting Devices
• Component Selection and System Integration
• Structural Analysis using FEA
• Documentation & Work Instructions using SOPs and assembly processes
• Cross-functional Collaboration across technical teams
• Ensure Safety & Compliance standards are upheld

Skills

P&ID creation

FEA

CAD software

Project management

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer in Colorado to support manufacturing and assembly of subsystems for solid rocket motors. You will execute robust mechanical solutions, develop P&ID and perform FEA, owning projects from requirements through activation.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or related industries, CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA), and strong documentation skills. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits.