Ursa Major

Senior Test Engineer

Berthoud, CO, United States

$90-120k

Full Time

3 months ago

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Job description

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. In this role, the Senior Test Engineer is responsible for leading a clean-sheet hydrazine thruster test stand through design, analysis, procurement, build, and commissioning and operation. We expect this technical leadership engineer to be a self-starter who understands the safety and operational concerns working with hypergolic propellants. Hands-on experience is required.

Responsibilities:

Responsible Engineer for hydrazine thruster test stand design, procurement, and fabrication
Lead all efforts around permitting, safety, procedures, and operation of hydrazine thruster test stand for in-space propulsion applications.
Generate budgets and schedules for long lead items, including large scale capital expenses related to clean-sheet test stand
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering team to advance their proficiency.
Make strategic decisions to improve test efficiency and support long-term test goals of engine and component/system teams.
Engage the team in the resolution of technical problems within program schedule milestones and budget. Make decisions in support of multiple programs.
Communicate with team leadership and management on status and risks to program schedule and metrics.
Generate and review piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
Generate facility layouts

Required Qualifications:

BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Chemical Engineer preferred)
10+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design
5+ years of experience with hypergol test stands and testing
Strong GD&T and CAD experience (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Siemens NX)
Familiarity with piping design software (Caesar II, Bentley AutoPipe, CaePipe)
Hands-on experience with ASME piping codes
Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines and technicians
US citizenship required

Desired Qualifications:

Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
Familiar with National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and International Machine Code
Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)
Proven track record of teamwork and team leadership
Deep understanding of compatibility, operational hazards, and performance characteristics of Hydrazine (or similar propellant)

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000.00 - 120,000.00, 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.

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)
Company stock options

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.