Ursa Major

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Combustion Devices

Berthoud, Colorado, United States

$90-130k

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.

The journey to space starts with the engines. 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join the Combustion Devices group in leading development manufacturing efforts on next generation propulsion systems. You will have a breadth of manufacturing experience with technical depth in 2 or more areas – additive manufacturing, castings, forming, machining, welding, or assembly.

Responsibilities:

Support manufacturing development efforts in multiple technical areas from 3D printing, machining, welding, forming, to brazing.
Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaborative role with the design engineering group
Champion early development hardware to enable aggressive development engine programs, committing a hands-on role to first builds
Support critical production needs for scaling, cost reduction, yield/quality related issues
Lead strategic insourcing efforts across the manufacturing landscape
Develop, publish, and maintain manufacturing and process specifications

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

· Hands on experience building development liquid propulsion engines or flight engine hardware

· 5+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing role

Desired Experience:

· Experience with 5-axis machining, hands on machine operation or working knowledge

· Experience with combustion devices for liquid rocket engines

· Experience and working knowledge of with laser powder bed fusion / additive processes

· Experience with Siemens NX, Windchill

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $130,000, 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. 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.