💰 $95,000 - $155 🌍 Berthoud 📅 07/23/2024
Ursa Major’s teams moves fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a
skilled, fast learning individual who will lead our fluid and mechanical
system design efforts. This role will be part of the technical organization,
responsible for clean sheet designs of a variety of propulsion hardware as
well as technical guidance and mentoring of a team responsible for similar
hardware. Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial
concept phase to a production-ready design and may need to support multiple
engine programs simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
* Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical engine components including gimbals, actuators, valves, and fluid systems
* 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
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering
* 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
* 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 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 based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting
Desired Experience
* Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
* Prior track record leading technical teams
* Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
* Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
* Familiarity with oxygen-rich staged combustion engine cycle
* 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
* 3+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
* Experience with in-space valves or systems
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role,
which is $95,000 - $155,000, 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. Click
_[here](https://www.ursamajortechnologies.com/careers)_ for more information
about our awesome benefits.
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 - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
* Company stock options
