Staff Turbomachinery Engineer

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.

About the role

As a Staff Turbopump Engineer, you will be a key member of a small and talented team working toward refining our turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the turbopump technology and provide an active voice in engine test and development. You will report to the Manager of Turbomachinery Core Technology. This is a hybrid position based out of Berthoud, Colorado, with the expectation to work on-site 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual design and development of new turbomachinery as the subject matter expert in one or more key areas.
• Perform necessary design trades, preliminary design work, and analysis to support this.
• Collaborate with the Turbomachinery Design team to create high-performing, state-of-the-art turbomachinery detailed designs that are manufacturable and flight-ready.
• Support existing Ursa Major turbomachinery to troubleshoot performance or reliability issues in your area(s) of expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in turbomachinery design and development with 8+ years' experience in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Significant experience/technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Rotor dynamics; balancing fundamentals
  • Turbine stage aero-mechanical design
  • Hydrodynamic design of pumps/inducers
  • Turbomachinery detailed layout and design
• Experience in turbomachinery-related analysis software (ANSYS FEA, CFD, or other specialized software as applicable).
• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software.
• Proficiency in major industry CFD software (CFX, Fluent, etc.).
• Experience in liquid rocket engine design, test, or analysis.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $132,000 - $165,000, determined by your 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 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.