Electromechanical Engineer II
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. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team that molds tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. As an Avionics Electromechanical Engineer II, you will design and support the development of mechanical avionics components for Ursa’s rocket engines, rocket engine test facilities, and associated test equipment, working on mechanical enclosures, electrical harnesses, brackets, and other electromechanical hardware used in demanding aerospace environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical harnesses, mechanical enclosures, brackets, and other electromechanical components for rocket engines and test equipment.
- Create and maintain 3D harness routing models and mechanical component models.
- Generate detailed engineering drawings, harness drawings, bills of materials, and other design documentation.
- Develop assembly and installation work instructions for electromechanical hardware.
- Apply established design standards, processes, and requirements to new designs.
- Perform basic mechanical and electrical design analyses to support design decisions.
- Evaluate harness routing, clearances, bend radii, strain relief, mounting, thermal exposure, and mechanical loads.
- Support the selection and trade of harness components, materials, connectors, backshells, clamps, protective sleeving, and related hardware.
- Work with manufacturing and technicians to support fabrication, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of electromechanical hardware.
- Participate in hardware testing and assist with troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues.
- Support environmental and functional testing of harnesses and electromechanical assemblies.
- Participate in engineering peer reviews and incorporate feedback into designs.
- Review peer designs and provide constructive technical feedback.
- Support configuration management, BOM maintenance, and engineering change activities.
- Document technical decisions, analysis results, test results, and design changes.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of electromechanical design processes and standards.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, or equivalent academic/project experience.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation.
- Experience designing or working with electrical harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, or related aerospace hardware.
- Familiarity with electrical and mechanical design principles and engineering documentation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Understanding of basic harness manufacturing and assembly techniques.
- Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, technicians, test engineers, and other engineering disciplines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned engineering tasks while seeking guidance on complex or unfamiliar problems.
Desired Experience
- Wire harness design, fabrication, analysis, or test.
- Designing hardware for harsh thermal, vibration, shock, or dynamic environments.
- Aerospace or defense vehicle electrical systems.
- Materials and process selection or validation.
- Product structure and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
- Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD tools.
- Creating electrical schematics or wiring diagrams.
- Visio or similar diagramming tools.
- Python or other scripting languages for engineering automation.
- Electrical testing and troubleshooting.
- Environmental qualification and acceptance testing.
- Supporting hardware through manufacturing, integration, and test.
Pay
Base compensation range: $85,000 – $105,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO – vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement
- Paid parental and adoptive leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, AD&D
- Additional voluntary life and emergency medical transport options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k) with company match
- Equity grants in the company
Schedule
Full‑time Exempt