Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. We are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, implementation, and maintenance of custom automated fluid test systems for Ursa Major’s propulsion manufacturing facilities. You will be highly collaborative with Technicians and Operators, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Controls, and Design Engineers.

This role will focus on developing fluid systems that enable safe, robust, and efficient propulsion manufacturing with a focus on operator usability. You will lead fluid system design including P&ID, flow calculations, packaging, and tube routing in CAD. The scope of designs will vary from ultra-low flow bench-top to more than 1000GPM functional qualification of propulsion elements. You will be responsible for designs that use vacuum and high-pressure fluids such as nitrogen, water, kerosene, cryogenics, and more.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design with a focus on fluid systems and instrumentation layout, plus structural framing and interface panel design

Collect requirements from test engineers and product designers

Draft system P&ID in collaboration with I&C engineers

Perform system analysis including flow, pressure, safety factor and expected life using hand calculations and FEA where required

Host design review sessions with Technicians, Operators, and Engineering to generate buy-in and ensure designs meet their needs

Provide support to build operations by designing fixtures in CAD and commissioning them on the production floor

Be hands-on during the build process, working alongside engineers, technicians, and operators

Have a safety-first mindset when working around and designing hardware for fluids including kerosene, water, peroxide, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen with pressures up to 15,000 psi, as well as cryogenics

Generate documentation including drawings, assembly and work instructions for operation and maintenance

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with test system design or related role
• BS degree or higher in an engineering field, Mechanical, Chemical, or Mechatronic preferred (suitable experience may be substituted)
• Experience designing and troubleshooting automated hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks or other) and GD&T
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
• Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Experience

Working knowledge and skilled with hand tools and able to fabricate and assemble to drawing specifications

Expertise in Solidworks tube and cable routing

Structural design experience for walkways & multi-point lifting

Experience designing pneumatic proofing equipment including acoustic attenuation & shrapnel penetration calculations

Experience designing hydraulic proofing equipment

Experience designing industrial electrical control panels (Eplan or other)

Experience building industrial electrical control panels

Experience in production within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations

Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $106,000 - $132,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

• Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
• 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 - 401k with Company Match

Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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.