Ursa Major
Propellant Tank Responsible Engineer - In-Space
Berthoud, Colorado · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$92k-$115kDetected 5 days ago
CybersecuritySiemens NXANSYSFEAThermal AnalysisGD&THardware DesignResearch
About the role
- Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team.
- A team who will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best.
Responsibilities
- Clean sheet design of spacecraft propulsion system components including tanks, thrusters, and fluid systems
- Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance and improve manufacturability
- Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the propulsion system. Support validation and recursive design during system development.
- 2+ years of relevant hardware design and ownership experience
- Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
- Spacecraft propulsion system and component design, test, or analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for manufacturability
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Experience with spacecraft fluid systems architecture, requirements, and design for various missions including LEO, GEO, and beyond
- Familiarity with hypergolic propellant systems
- Knowledge of industry standards and requirements including SMC-S-016, AIAA S-080, and SSCMAN 91-710
- Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations.
- Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA
- 2+ years of Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
Skills
- The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Compensation
- 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.
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
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting
- Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $92,000 - $115,000 determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- 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
- Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U
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