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.
Our propulsion systems cannot function without sensors, actuators, controllers, and other electronic hardware. The Avionics Manufacturing and Test Engineer will work with the design and operations team to shepherd AVI hardware through the build, test, and integration process. You will be the handoff point between dev and production. You will also help AVI build test hardware, run tests, and support development activities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage discrepancy reports and be the point of contact for production questions.
- Assist in ERP related tasks to move hardware through production and into inventory.
- Test production and developmental avionics hardware, including instrumentation, actuators, wire harnessing, and engine controllers.
- Develop and document the integration process for avionics hardware onto flight engines.
- Establish tests for avionics components and develop associated test support hardware and processes.
- Troubleshoot issues with existing components and systems; propose and implement solutions.
- Ensure commonality of avionics systems and processes across multiple engine programs.
- Support avionics box builds and dev assemblies
Qualifications:
- Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science (or similar).
- 2+ years' experience with electrical feedback and control systems.
- Working knowledge of digital and analog electronic circuits.
- Experience troubleshooting electronic systems, from reading electrical schematics to using electrical test equipment to inspect the system.
- Hands on electrical build experience, including harness build and PCBA soldering.
- Ability to manage several tasks at once.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Experience:
- Implementation of automated solutions for environmental testing.
- Experience with aerospace environmental testing
- Experience programming in Python, LabView, or other data acquisition and scripting languages.
- Experience with high- and low-speed instrumentation and data acquisition.
- Understanding of IC circuits, PCB design, and ability to create electrical schematics.
- Experience with CAD for the design and development of test fixtures.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $95,000 - $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)
- Equity Grants in the Company
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.
Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office
Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.
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