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. 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 3D harness routing models
- Create harness drawings and write work instructions for their assembly
- Design and develop enclosures for Avionics hardware
- Track and troubleshoot technical issues with harnesses and enclosures
- Develop and maintain processes and requirements for harnesses and enclosures
- Generate information for own peer reviews and peer review other electromechanical designs
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience with vehicle electrical systems.
- Knowledge of harness manufacturing techniques, component trades and testing
- Knowledge of electrical enclosure and harness design for harsh thermal and dynamic environments.
- Expertise in general 3D modeling and drawing creation
- Experience with FEA software (Ansys preferred)
- Experience performing vibration, shock and thermal analyses
Desired Experience:
- Experience with wire harnessing design, fabrication, analysis and test.
- Experience designing and analyzing electronic enclosures
- Materials and process validation
- Product and Bill of Materials (BOM) management
- Experience with NX
- Experience with Visio
- Experience with Python scripting
- Ability to read and generate electrical schematics
- Experience analyzing electrical designs.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $115,000 - $130,000, 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
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” link at the top of the page. Usra Major will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
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Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office
Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.
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