Ursa Major
Propulsion Engineer (Vehicle)
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $80k–$100k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Berthoud, Colorado
- 1+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Ursa Major is seeking a Propulsion Engineer I to join their team in Berthoud, Colorado, and contribute to the development of advanced propulsion systems for hypersonic vehicles and beyond. This role requires a technically-minded engineer comfortable with hands-on hardware work, rapid design cycles, and collaborating across disciplines from concept to production. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze vehicle components like tanks and feed systems.
- Support rapid development cycles through testing and data analysis.
- Modify existing components to improve performance and manufacturability.
- Plan and execute test activities, including ground and flight support.
- Participate in failure investigations and design improvements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to reduce variation.
What they're looking for
- Propulsion Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanical Engineering
- CAD/Drafting (Siemens NX preferred)
- GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Systems Engineering
- Problem Solving
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Parental/Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA
- 401k with Company Match
- Short/Long Term Disability
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Ursa Major
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with propulsion system design or vehicle development.
- How would you approach a design challenge with conflicting performance and manufacturability requirements?