Propulsion Engineer

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. 

Ursa Major’s teams moves fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast-learning individual who will serve as a central member of the team and take immediate ownership of rocket engine design efforts as a responsible engineer.  This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet system design, development, and validation of a variety of propulsion hardware, as well as technical guidance and mentoring of a team responsible for engine hardware. Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design.

Responsibilities:

• Liquid rocket engine system design and analysis, including performance predictions and packaging to meet requirements
• Clean sheet design and system integration of engine components
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability, or resolve limitations
• Mentor other engineers at Ursa Major on topics including design of components, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture and development for multiple engine programs
• Derive requirements from top level engine and test objectives
• Write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of engine components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
• Assemble and test first article prototypes
• Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the engine system.  Support validation and recursive design during engine development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
• Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting 
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards and requirements
• Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team