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.
As a Turbomachinery Design Engineer II, you will be a key member of a small and talented team working toward refining our turbomachinery across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the turbopump design and provide an active voice in engine test and development.
Responsibilities:
- Perform clean sheet design of turbopump subcomponents and assemblies to meet all system level requirements.
- Incorporate design modifications of existing components to increase performance, improve manufacturability, and resolve limitations.
- Support turbomachinery-related root-cause analysis efforts.
- Support analysis to ensure our turbopumps meet all system level requirements.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to reduce part-to-part variation and discrepancies to improve product performance and yield.
- Support assembly of first article prototypes.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- 3+ years’ experience in design, development, and testing.
- 3+ years' experience within hardware-focused organizations.
- 3+ years’ experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environment.
- Design experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Mechanical Design, Bearing Design, Seal Design, Rotor dynamics; balancing fundamentals, and/or DFM, GD&T and blueprint review
- Track record of a clear communication process between design, manufacturing, and test operations to ensure products meets all specifications.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years’ experience in turbomachinery design, development, and testing.
- Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations.
- Demonstrated success as project lead.
- Working knowledge of thermodynamics of incompressible flows and cryogenic fluids.
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
- Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
- Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
- Experience of 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation in CAD
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $91,000 - $116,000, 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.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for 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
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in design, development, and testing
- 3+ years of experience in hardware-focused organizations
- 3+ years of experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo
- Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Design experience in mechanical design, bearing design, seal design, rotor dynamics, balancing fundamentals, DFM, GD&T, or blueprint review
- Ability to maintain clear communication between design, manufacturing, and test operations
- 2+ years of experience in turbomachinery design, development, and testing
- Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
- Demonstrated success as a project lead
- Working knowledge of thermodynamics of incompressible flows and cryogenic fluids
- Proficiency with design for additive manufacturing principles
- Liquid propellant rocket engine design, testing, or analysis experience
- Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
- Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation in CAD
- Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO covering vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement, augmented by paid parental/adoptive leave and two company‑wide weeklong breaks. Company materials and third‑party benefits pages consistently highlight this breadth as a standout element.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans plus employer‑paid short‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D, with EAP and HSA/FSA noted on some postings. External benefits snapshots point to strong perceived coverage quality.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership is offered through stock options/equity grants alongside competitive pay. Third‑party employer listings repeatedly include equity as part of the standard package, signaling broad accessibility.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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