Mechanical Engineer, Energetics Manufacturing - Solid Rocket Motors

As Ursa Major expands into the realm of solid propulsion, we’re assembling the most innovative and nimble team in order to disrupt the status quo. We’re applying the latest technologies to an outdated business model that improves cost, lead-time, and flexibility without impacting reliability.  

Ursa Major is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Energetics Manufacturing to join our Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Operations Team. The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in some of Ursa Major’s innovative and groundbreaking solutions to complex technical problems facing the SRM industry. This position requires performing research, design, analysis, evaluation, and testing in support of SRM products and technologies. 

Responsibilities:  

• Support the rapid scaling of production capabilities through the procurement and deployment of new equipment and methods to create safe, efficient, and flexible energetics production facilities 
• Hands-on deployment, troubleshooting, and activation of process equipment 
• Effectively document equipment designs, activation plans, and operational procedures 
• Own and develop both short-term tactical projects and long-term strategies for facility scaling 
• Creation of physical data collection systems as well as database tracking systems 
• Support quick-turnaround investigations to find solutions that meet engineering requirements and mission objectives
• Organize, prepare, and present major project efforts to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities
• Ability and willingness to travel roughly 20% is required 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as chemistry, physics, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• 5+ years of direct experience in energetics production
  • Experience in propellant storage, grinding, mixing, casting, and curing
• 5+ years of experience in equipment design and material process development
• Willingness to develop novel solutions/equipment to support R&D and production build out while leaning on existing COTS equipment  
• Extensive experience owning a process from cradle to grave
  • Comfortable collecting requirements, sourcing, implementing and activating process equipment, and optimizing for efficient operation
• Able to operate as an individual contributor as well as in small team collaborative environments
• Lean forward/can do attitude
• Willingness to train others as needed
• Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance. 

Desired Skills: 

• 3+ years of 3D CAD and analysis experience 
• Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and electrical documentation 
• Portfolio of projects showing extreme ownership as an individual contributor 
• Experience with OSHA PSM system creation and deployment 
• DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000 - $165,000, 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. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt