Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Ursa Major, you will help drive the design, implementation, and upkeep of custom automation tools and SCADA connectivity through our rocket engine manufacturing processes, test infrastructure, and facility. You will be highly collaborative with Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering, Safety, and Digital Operations teams.
The role will focus on development of new test systems, retrofits, and results databasing. PLC programming, HMI development, electrical panel design, and instrumentation integration will be key. You will implement solutions that enable plant connectivity and real-time decision making with a focus on operator experience.
Responsibilities:
- Gain understanding of subassembly function, assembly, and test requirements to establish workflow and data collection requirements
- Understand specification and design to of deploy automated production systems
- Provide input on product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
- Follow internal controls standards and requirements documentation
- Produce safety-first PLC code & HMIs for production with a focus on operator experience and provide troubleshooting and diagnostics dashboards
- Code in a organized, commented, and maintainable manner
- Developed code blocks are to be designed for reuse with standardized devices
- Program and configure facility automation and SCADA applications, connecting to standard networking and databasing configurations
- Create electrical schematics and oversee the build of new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant
- Select electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
Requirements:
- 1+ years experience working with industrial automation hardware and software
- Experience with Siemens PLCs or similar (Allen Bradley, Beckoff, B&R, etc.)
- Experience developing in Ignition or similar (Wonderwear, Thingworx, Grafana, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs.)
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical experience
- Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
- Experience completing system LOPA
- Experience developing safety-monitored controls for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
- Experience in hardware-focused organization with hands on hardware production, development, and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Experience developing recipe engines, allowing engineers to enter new automated routines without altering base code
- Understanding or experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems
- Experience working with hazardous materials, high pressures, and cryogenic systems
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $80,000 - $105,000, 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 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)
- Equity Grants in the Company
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
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What We Do
At Ursa Major, we are powering the future of aerospace. We see aerospace advancement as a technological imperative and we’re accelerating the industry as the leading source of world-class propulsion systems.
We meticulously design, craft, and test engines that are optimized to offer high performance, diverse capability, and unwavering reliability.
Why Work With Us
As much as we value talent, we know that it’s meaningless without the drive, humility, and hunger to work on a team. A team shares a common goal and obsesses about achieving it together. This requires leaving egos at the door and committing to do whatever’s required (within reason) to achieve mission success.
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