Propulsion Engineer II

2d2 days ago

Ursa Major

Berthoud, US · Full-time · $92,000 – $115,000

About this role

We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will serve as a central member of the In-Space team. This Propulsion Engineer II role involves taking immediate hardware ownership as a responsible engineer for propulsion systems. Candidates will have ownership from initial concept phase to production-ready design.

Ownership of new and existing spacecraft propulsion system components through flight focuses on pressure vessels. Clean sheet design covers tanks, thrusters, and fluid systems while modifying existing components to increase performance and improve manufacturability. Requirements are derived from top level system and test objectives.

The team is comprised of intrinsically motivated individuals who have a passion for solving problems and empower each other every day to develop skills. Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the propulsion system during validation and recursive design.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access high-performance propulsion from hypersonics to satellite maneuvering and launch. Support multiple In-Space programs simultaneously while writing work instructions and assembling first article prototypes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
2+ years of relevant hardware design and ownership experience
Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for manufacturability
Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
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

Responsibilities

Own new and existing spacecraft propulsion system components through flight with a focus on pressure vessels
Perform clean sheet design of spacecraft propulsion system components including tanks, thrusters, and fluid systems
Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance and improve manufacturability
Derive requirements from top level system and test objectives
Write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of components and 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 propulsion system