The journey to space starts with the engines.
Ursa Major Technologies was founded to bring a new model to space access: one in which every link in an enormous value chain isn’t limited by those around it. We design rocket engines and propulsion solutions.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team who will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are comprised of intrinsically motivated individuals who have a passion for solving problems and empower 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 will support our engine design efforts. This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet design of a variety of engine hardware.
Primary Responsibilities
• Thorough understanding of oxygen rich staged combustion engine design, manufacturing and testing
• Clean sheet design of various engine components including thrust chambers, injectors, preburners and igniters
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations
• Collaborating with team members to write, review, and update work instructions for assembly of engine components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
• Assembly and testing of first article prototypes
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant combustor design experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
• Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
• Desired Experience
• Design for metal additive manufacturing processes
• Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
• Experience with structural, thermal, and fluid analysis using FEA software
• 3+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD software and Windchill PLM software
Benefits Include:
• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance; STD; Life and AD&D
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
• Company stock options
US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY 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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