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.
Ursa Major's team moves fast and does a lot with little. GSE Design Engineer is an engineer who has a strong work ethic, solid mechanical understanding, and a desire to learn and be a part of a fast moving and high performing team to build and operate industry leading rocket engine test facilities. We expect these engineers to be self-starters with a passion for system design, implementation, and operation. Hands-on experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems to support rocket engine component checkouts and engine testing
- Fluids include kerosene, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen at high pressures and cryogenic temperatures
- Technical
- Drive, evaluate, and communicate requirements from engine and component teams
- Generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and overall system level documentation
- Generation of work instructions for installation and maintenance of fluid and mechanical systems
- Source required components for these systems
- Generation of CAD models and drawings
- Perform system analysis including:
- Fluid flow analysis with hand calculation, spreadsheet, and computer codes
- Piping flexibility analysis and structural analysis using FEA
- Collaborate to ensure instrumentation requirements are tracked and implemented
- Manage projects to ensure objectives and milestones are completed and tracking to required deadlines or communicated otherwise
- Document and present designs through the full design review process
- Evaluation of data to ensure proper operation of fluid and mechanical systems
Required Qualifications
- BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred)
- 4+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design
- US citizenship required
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Experience in hands on hardware build and troubleshooting
- Ability to interact in high paced and rapidly changing test environment
- Ability to evaluate and assess risk positions and provide recommended path forwards
- 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.)
Desired Experiences
- GD&T and CAD experience (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, or similar)
- Familiarity with piping design software (Caesar II, Bentley AutoPipe, CaePipe)
- Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience with ASME piping codes and common tube and pipe connections
- Familiar with National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and other related regulations
- Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), System Safety and Hazards Analysis
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- Medical, dental and vision insurance; STD; Life and AD&D
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Company stock options
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $112,000 - $140,000, 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.Â
Classification: Full-time Exempt