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.
Our propulsion systems cannot function without sensors, actuators, controllers, and other electronic hardware functioning seamlessly together. A Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer will work with our Design and Development teams to design avionics systems that meet all necessary requirements and operate flawlessly for Ursa’s customers in all their applications.
Responsibilities:
· Architect, design, select, analyze, and prototype avionics system components ranging from sensors and actuators to harnessing and component housings
· Specify avionics system requirements of new systems through collaborative efforts across Ursa’s teams to ensure the success of all Ursa’s programs
· Collaborate with team members to write, review, and update specifications for avionics components
· Identify and troubleshoot issues with avionics systems; propose and implement solutions
Required Qualifications:
· Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics (or similar) with 10+ years’ experience with vehicle electrical systems
· Experience with electrical test equipment
· Experience interfacing with flight software and data acquisition systems
· Experience with scripting and data processing languages
· Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time.
· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
Desired Experience:
· Experience designing and troubleshooting digital and analog electronic circuits
· Experience with designing and controlling electromechanical actuators
· Experience with high- and low-speed instrumentation (pressure, temperature, acceleration, etc.)
· Experience with wire harnessing design and fabrication
· Experience with mechanical design and CAD software
· Working knowledge of fluid systems and components.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $115,000- $160,000, 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
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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