Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); Vor Ort; USD 112.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Equity Grants

EAP Program

Zusammenfassung

Ursa Major seeks a senior turbopump engineer to refine turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of turbopump technology, contribute to engine tests and development, and perform design trades with rapid analysis.

You will collaborate with the Turbomachinery Design team to produce high-performing, manufacture-ready turbomachinery. You will support existing turbomachinery, troubleshoot performance or reliability issues, and report to the Manager of

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 5+ years in turbomachinery design and development.
• 2+ years’ experience with CAD software (NX or Creo).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Expertise in rotor dynamics, turbine stage aero-mechanical design, pump/inducer hydrodynamics, turbomachinery layout and design.
• Experience with turbomachinery analysis software (ANSYS FEA/CFD).
• Knowledge of structural/thermal analysis with ANSYS is a plus.
• Experience with major CFD tools (CFX, Fluent) is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Refine turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms.
• Own portions of turbopump technology and contribute to engine test and development.
• Perform design trades, preliminary design work and analyses.
• Collaborate with Turbomachinery Design team to deliver manufacture-ready designs.
• Support existing turbomachinery to troubleshoot performance or reliability issues.

Kenntnisse

Rotor dynamics

Turbine stage design

Hydrodynamic design of pumps/inducers

Turbomachinery layout & design

ANSYS FEA/CFD

CAD software (NX/Creo)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

PTC Creo

ANSYS

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team that solves problems and empowers each other to grow.

Responsibilities

• As a senior turbopump engineer, you will be a key member of a small, talented team refining turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the turbopump technology and contribute actively in engine test and development. You will report to the Manager of Turbomachinery Core Technology.
• You will support conceptual design and development of new turbomachinery as the subject matter expert in one or more key areas, perform design trades, preliminary design work and analysis to support this.
• You will collaborate with the Turbomachinery Design team to produce high-performing, state-of-the-art turbomachinery detailed designs that are manufacture-able and flight ready.
• You will support existing Ursa Major Turbomachinery where applicable to troubleshoot performance or reliability issues in your area(s) of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in turbomachinery design and development.
• 2+ years’ experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Significant experience / technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Rotor dynamics; balancing fundamentals
• Turbine stage aero-mechanical design
• Hydrodynamic design of pumps / inducers
• Turbomachinery detailed layout and design
• Experience in a Turbomachinery related analysis software (ANSYS FEA, CFD or other specialized software as applicable)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
• Proficient major industry CFD software (CFX, Fluent, etc.)
• Experience in liquid rocket engine, design, test or analysis

Compensation and Benefits

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $112,000 - $140,000, 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

• 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

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

EEO Note

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.