Senior Mechanical Engineer, Design - Solid Missile Systems
The Senior Mechanical Engineer, Design - Solid Missile Systems at Ursa Major is responsible for the design, analysis, and qualification of solid rocket motor primary and secondary structures, as well as propulsion elements, based on customer requirements and industry specifications. This role is integral to Ursa Major's expansion into solid propulsion, aiming to innovate and improve cost, lead time, and flexibility without compromising reliability.
Key responsibilities include the clean-sheet design of novel solid rocket motors, translating customer requirements into reliable and cost-effective designs, leading development campaigns to validate conceptual designs, and providing guidance on assembly and testing of prototypes. The engineer will also review test data to ensure product performance, lead cross-functional communications to meet stakeholder needs, develop and maintain product schedules, generate and approve CAD models and drawings, and work with procurement to address supply chain risks. Additionally, mentoring less senior team members and authoring design best practices are essential duties.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have experience with rocket motors, solid propulsion elements, and structural interfaces, proficiency with computer-aided design and analysis tools, and a strong understanding of design for additive manufacturing. A solid foundation in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics is necessary, along with effective communication skills and an understanding of insensitive munitions protocols. Eligibility for a Secret Clearance is also required.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Benefits include unlimited PTO, 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 benefit options including voluntary life and emergency medical transport, an EAP program, a retirement savings plan with company match, and equity grants in the company.
Ursa Major fosters a culture of innovation and agility, applying the latest technologies to revolutionize the aerospace and defense industry. The company emphasizes in-house capabilities in energetics, ballistics, and composites, focusing on novel designs that prioritize manufacturability and high-rate scalability. Joining Ursa Major offers the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to unseating traditional players in the industry by improving cost, lead time, and flexibility without impacting reliability.