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Mechanical Engineer

Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. 

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.

Our propulsion systems cannot function without sensors, actuators, controllers, and other electronic hardware functioning well together. As an Avionics Mechanical Engineer, you will work on designing the mechanical avionics components for Ursa’s rocket engines as well as for Ursa’s rocket engine test facility and numerous testing rigs. These components include both mechanical enclosures and harnesses for avionics hardware for engines and support equipment.

Responsibilities:

· Design and manage all 3D harness routing models

· Create harness drawings and write work instructions for their assembly

· Design, develop, and test enclosures for Avionics hardware

· Track and troubleshoot technical issues with harnessing and enclosures

· Develop and maintain processes and requirements for harnessing and enclosures


Required Qualifications:

· Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

· 5+ years experience with vehicle electrical systems.

· Knowledge of harness manufacturing techniques and component trades

· Knowledge of electrical enclosure design for harsh thermal and dynamic environments.

· Expertise in general 3D modeling and drawing creation


Desired Experience:

· Experience with wire harnessing design, fabrication, and analysis.

· Experience designing and analysis of electronic enclosures

· Experience with CREO or NX

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000- $145,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Benefits Include:

  • 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 - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
  • Equity Grants in the Company

 


NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
 
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
 
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 
No outside recruiters, please.
 
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