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Senior Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Cases

ursamajor · Berthoud, Colorado · Berthoud, Colorado, United States
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<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="none">Ursa Major’s solid rocket motor (SRM) team is hiring a multiple Senior Design Engineers to support the design, development, and qualification of solid rocket motor primary structures (motor cases) and key secondary structures. This role has substantial technical responsibility and autonomy, with support from subject matter experts where needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">You will be a key contributor to SRM design at Ursa Major, leading composite or metallic case design, owning key structural interfaces, and executing structural test campaigns. You’ll help refine the design methods, standards, and processes that enable scalable, high</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">rate production of solid rocket motors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This isn't purely a desk job. You’ll be expected to be on the build floor working with technicians, integrating hardware, and resolving build issues in real time. Our engineers work across a variety of programs and roles, so you’ll have the opportunity to contribute beyond your title and take on new challenges as they arise.</span> <span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What You’ll Do</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Lead the design of composite or metallic rocket motor cases and interfacing structures </span><span data-contrast="auto">(e.g., attachment points, skirts, fin clips/rails) </span><span data-contrast="none">with minimal guidance from subject matter experts. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Translate customer and program requirements into robust, manufacturable designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, and schedule targets. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Execute design trades across materials, composite layups, manufacturing processes, and structural configurations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Plan and support development test campaigns to derisk new concepts and mature them into qualified products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Review test data and post-test hardware to verify performance against predictions, identify anomalies, and drive design or process changes when needed. </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Provide hands-on support during builds and tests by integrating hardware, resolving build issues in real time, and closing the loop between design and manufacturing. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":7

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