Ursa Major
Principal Engineer, Propulsion Systems
Berthoud, Colorado · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$215kDetected 16 days ago
Data AnalysisCybersecuritySiemens NXCreoANSYSThermal AnalysisGD&TAvionicsSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Ursa Major's teams move fast and does a lot with little.
- We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will serve as a central member of member of the team and take immediate ownership of their system as a responsible engineer.
- This role is available to work as a hybrid (2-days per week remote) or on-site role out of our Berthoud, Colorado office.
Responsibilities
- Clean sheet design and analysis of fluid & mechanical vehicle components including tanks, feed systems, propellant management, and fluid systems
- Support rapid development cycles of new designs and changing requirements including testing, data analysis and hands-on hardware work
- Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations
- Collaborate with the manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to reduce part-to-part variation and discrepancies
- Lead propulsion subsystem architecture and requirements definition for hypersonic vehicles
- Own sub system-level propulsion trades, performance margins, and integration decisions
- Develop and manage propulsion requirements, verification plans, and compliance evidence
- Collaborate closely with vehicle and systems engineers to ensure mission and performance alignment
- Support ground test and flight test planning, execution, and post-test data analysis
- Identify propulsion system risks and drive mitigation strategies across design, manufacturing, and test
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of experience in propulsion systems engineering or propulsion-focused vehicle development
- Strong understanding of:
- Experience working across disciplines in a systems engineering environment
- 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
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- Experience with hypersonic propulsion architectures (e.g., SRM, liquid rocket, advanced boost systems)
- Experience supporting flight test or demonstration programs
- Familiarity with thermal, structural, and aero integration challenges in hypersonic regimes
- Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
- Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
- Experience with fluids, structural and thermal analysis using Ansys software
- 5+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
Compensation
- Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $170,000 - $215,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits
- 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
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Equity Grants in the Company
- You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance
Apply directly at Ursa Major →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Ursa Major immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Ursa Major's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.