Senior Rocket Propulsion Engineer — Lead Systems Design

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, based in Colorado, seeks a skilled propulsion engineer to own rocket engine design from concept to production. You will work on liquid propellant engines, perform performance predictions, and mentor junior engineers within a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

Responsibilities include design, testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and flight qualification, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience is required.
• Experience with liquid propellant rocket engines is required.
• Proficiency with CAD and drafting tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of aerospace/defense standards.

Responsibilities

• Liquid rocket engine system design and analysis, including performance predictions.
• Clean sheet design and system integration of engine components.
• Design modifications to improve performance and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers on design, sizing, testing, and architecture of engines.
• Derive requirements from top-level objectives; write/verify work instructions.
• Assemble and test first article prototypes; support integration and validation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Liquid rocket design

CAD

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Fluid/mechanical/electrical systems

Aerospace/defense standards

Ownership & leadership

Project leadership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Siemens NX

Windchill PLM

ANSYS FEA

Job description

Ursa Major, based in Colorado, seeks a skilled propulsion engineer to own rocket engine design from concept to production. You will work on liquid propellant engines, perform performance predictions, and mentor junior engineers within a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

Responsibilities include design, testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and flight qualification, with competitive compensation and benefits.