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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. 

Classification: Full-time Exempt