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.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join the Mission Integration and Operations group in leading manufacturing efforts of our Hadley engines at a full system level. Working closely with production and development teams, this crucial role integrates manufacturing efforts across disciplines including combustion devices, turbomachinery, avionics, fluid and mechanical systems.
Responsibilities:
Support manufacturing development efforts in multiple technical areas across disciplines including combustion devices, turbomachinery, components, and avionics.
- Own engine-level manufacturing.
- Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaborative role with the design engineering group
- Champion early development hardware to enable aggressive development engine programs, committing a hands-on role to first builds
- Support critical production needs for scaling, cost reduction, yield/quality related issues
- Lead strategic insourcing efforts across the manufacturing landscape
- Develop, publish, and maintain manufacturing and process specifications
- Troubleshoot engine and component hardware issues in the field, develop solutions with the Ursa team and customer, and lead implementation
- Identify and implement engine improvements focused on customer needs, risk reduction, and end-use
- Travel to customer sites to support field services
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Hands on experience building development liquid propulsion engines or flight engine hardware
- 5+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing role
- Passion for developing customer relationships and ensuring mission success
- Willing to spend 30% of the year on travel for multi-week test and flight campaigns
Desired Experience:
- Experience with Siemens NX, Windchill, ERP systems
- Experience with system-level configuration control
- Hands-on experience in production manufacturing environments
- Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine manufacturing, integration, or test
- Technical expertise in vehicle stage systems and propulsion fluid systems
- Flight or test operational experience
- Demonstrated leadership in a customer-facing role
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $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)
- Company stock options
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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