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.
The Hadley Systems Engineering team is responsible for maintaining system level expertise of the Hadley Engine System. This involves designing and executing development and qualification test campaigns, failure investigation ownership, and risk mitigation for the entire engine system. This role will be responsible for ownership of engine system modeling tools to advance internal objectives and ensure successful missions for our customers. Success on this team requires an understanding of liquid rocket propulsion fundamentals, mechanical and fluid systems, strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, organization, flexibility, effective communication across discipline groups, and an eagerness to learn new skills.
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and document system- and component-level development and qualification test campaigns
- Track requirement verification status through product development and qualification
- Autonomously own, manage, and mitigate high-priority risks and failure investigations in collaboration with subsystem REs and supporting teams
- Generate, maintain, and utilize engine system level models to predict and verify internal and external engine performance requirements
- Review test and analysis plans and reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met
- Create and manage system engineering tools and processes
- Develop subject matter expertise for the Hadley Engine System
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or other applicable discipline
- 2+ years of practical liquid rocket engine experience
- Thorough comprehension of rocket engine cycles
- Hands-on hardware experience with fluid/mechanical systems, including but not limited to cryogenic systems, high pressure fluids, or combustors.
- Programming competency in any language
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting
- Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
Desired Experience:
- Master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Programming competency in Python and/or MATLAB
- Prior track record leading technical teams
- Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
- Experience with compliance with SMC-S-025
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA
- Experience with valve, turbopump, or combustion device design and testing
- Experience with analysis or simulation software packages (CFD, FEA, ROCETS, GFFSP, etc.)
- Experience with CAD modeling (especially Siemens NX)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000- $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
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)
- Equity Grants in the Company
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