Ursa Major · 11 hours ago
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid and Mechanical Systems, Draper
Berthoud, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expUrsa Major is revolutionizing how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion systems. They are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to support fluid and mechanical system design efforts, responsible for clean sheet designs of propulsion hardware and owning the design process from concept to production-ready.
AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical engine components including gimbals, actuators, valves, and fluid systems
Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations
Collaborate with team members to write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of engine components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
Assembly and testing of first article prototypes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
Familiarity with closed cycle rocket engines
Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
3+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
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
Company
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company that provides a propulsion system for space launch, hypersonics, and national security.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434.33MKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesExplorer 1 FundBlackRock
2025-11-18Series E· $100M
2025-11-18Debt Financing· $50M
2024-09-19Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Jablonsky
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-19
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2025-11-24
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