Test Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>The future of aerospace and defense starts here. <br></strong></span></p> <p><span data-teams="true"><br>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. </span></p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">Ursa Major’s team moves fast and does a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast-learning individual who can contribute to our test team. As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for running engine testing operations. This includes conducting hot fire engine tests, participating in data review, leading troubleshooting efforts related to engine tests, and driving rocket engine test campaigns. This role will report to the Test Operations organization of Ursa Major.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559731":720}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span> </strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform rocket engine testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform test stand and engine checkouts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Generate and track test objectives to support engine test campaigns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design and fabricate fluid systems to support engine-level test objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Review data from development and flight campaigns to support engine and component performance analysis and improvement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Operate and modify stand systems such as fluid systems, electrical systems, and supporting structures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Generate and update procedures, configuration files, and test sequences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation and hardware systems including pressure transducers, thermocouples, valves, regulators, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop methods to increase test cadence, test fidelity, and test stand capability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Qualifications:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical preferred). </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with data acquisition and controls systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with hazardous operations and system safety.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong project management and team leadership skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Technical ability to implement information from fluid/electrical/mechanical system schematics. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Desired Qualifications:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years of experience with testing high-pressure gas systems, cryogenic systems, fuel systems, and propulsion systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of liquid oxygen and kerosene rocket engines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with valve, turbopump, or combustion device design and testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with a programming language such as Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with LabVIEW and National Instruments Hardware.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p>Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $75,000 - $115,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we <em>can’t </em>quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. </p> <p>Classification: Full-time Exempt</p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement</li> <li>Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave</li> <li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li> <li>Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)</li> <li>Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&amp;D</li> <li>Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport</li> <li>EAP Program</li> <li>Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match</li> <li>Equity Grants in the Company</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>How To Apply: </strong><br>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.</span></p> <hr></div> <div><strong>NOTE: </strong>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.</div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. </strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>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.</em></div> <div> </div> <div>No outside recruiters, please.</div> <div> </div></div>