Senior Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices

The role

This person will perform liquid rocket engine system design, analysis, and clean sheet design of engine components. They will also mentor other engineers and take ownership of rocket engine design efforts from concept to production-ready design.

What you will do

• Liquid rocket engine system design and analysis
• Clean sheet design and system integration of engine components
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes
• Mentor other engineers on design, sizing, testing, and architecture
• Derive requirements from top level engine and test objectives
• Write, review, and update work instructions for assembly
• Establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
• Assemble and test first article prototypes
• Work with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration

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
• Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible

Nice to have

• Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Prior track record leading technical teams
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
• Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
• Familiarity with closed cycle rocket engines
• Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
• Experience with SMC-S-016 Test Requirements
• Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
• 5+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
• Component testing and validation experience in both low and high energy states

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

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

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems for national security demands.