Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

About this role

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 designCollect requirements from test engineers and product designersDraft system P&ID in collaboration with I&C engineersPerform system analysis including flow, pressure, safety factor and expected life using hand calculations and FEA where requiredHost design review sessions with Technicians, Operators, and Engineering to generate buy-in and ensure designs meet their needsProvide support to build operations by designing fixtures in CAD and commissioning them on the production floorBe hands-on during the build process, working alongside engineers, technicians, and operatorsHave 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 cryogenicsGenerate documentation including drawings, assembly and work instructions for operation and maintenance

Requirements

5+ years of experience with test system design or related roleBS 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 systemsExpertise in CAD (SolidWorks or other) and GD&TFamiliarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standardsAbility to communicate effectively, both written and verbalAbility to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departmentsDemonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on timeAbility 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 specificationsExpertise in Solidworks tube and cable routingStructural design experience for walkways & multi-point liftingExperience designing pneumatic proofing equipment including acoustic attenuation & shrapnel penetration calculationsExperience designing hydraulic proofing equipmentExperience designing industrial electrical control panels (Eplan or other)Experience building industrial electrical control panelsExperience in production within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizationsFamiliarity 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 BereavementPaid Parental and Adoptive LeaveMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceTax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&DAdditional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical TransportEAP ProgramRetirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company MatchEquity 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.

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