Senior Propulsion Test Systems Engineer

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a detail-oriented engineer to design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems for rocket engine components and full engine tests. You will drive requirements with engine teams, produce P&ID and CAD outputs, and develop installation and maintenance instructions.

The role demands hands-on hardware experience, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced test environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in engineering (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 operate in a high-paced and rapidly changing test environment.
• Ability to evaluate risk and propose recommended paths forward.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, ladders, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems to support rocket engine component checkouts and engine testing.
• Drive, evaluate, and communicate requirements from engine and component teams.
• Generate piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and system documentation.
• Create work instructions for installation and maintenance of fluid and mechanical systems.
• Source required components and generate CAD models/drawings.
• Perform system analysis including fluid flow calculations.
• Conduct piping flexibility and structural analyses using FEA.
• Collaborate to ensure instrumentation requirements are tracked and implemented.
• Manage projects to meet objectives and deadlines; present designs in design reviews.
• Evaluate data to ensure proper operation of systems.

Skills

Piping design

Test system design

Hardware troubleshooting

Effective communication

High-paced environment adaptation

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Bentley AutoPipe

CaePipe

ANSYS

SolidWorks

PTC Creo

Siemens NX

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a detail-oriented engineer to design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems for rocket engine components and full engine tests. You will drive requirements with engine teams, produce P&ID and CAD outputs, and develop installation and maintenance instructions.

The role demands hands-on hardware experience, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced test environment.