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.
Ursa Major’s team moves fast and does a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast-learning individual who can contribute to our test team. As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes conducting hot fire engine tests, participating in data review, leading troubleshooting efforts related to engine tests, and driving rocket engine test campaigns. This role will report to the Test Operations organization of Ursa Major.
Responsibilities:
- Perform rocket engine testing.
- Perform test stand and engine checkouts.
- Generate and track test objectives to support engine test campaigns.
- Design and fabricate fluid systems to support engine-level test objectives.
- Review data from development and flight campaigns to support engine and component performance analysis and improvement.
- Operate and modify stand systems such as fluid systems, electrical systems, and supporting structures.
- Generate and update procedures, configuration files, and test sequences.
- Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and hardware systems including pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, regulators, etc.
- Develop methods to increase test cadence, test fidelity, and test stand capability.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical preferred).
- Familiarity with data acquisition and controls systems.
- Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Experience with hazardous operations and system safety.
- Strong project management and team leadership skills.
- Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team.
- Technical ability to implement information from fluid/electrical/mechanical system schematics.
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with testing high-pressure gas systems, cryogenic systems, fuel systems, and propulsion systems.
- Working knowledge of liquid oxygen and kerosene rocket engines.
- Familiarity with valve, turbopump, or combustion device design and testing.
- Experience with a programming language such as Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages.
- Experience with LabVIEW and National Instruments Hardware.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually, 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. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
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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