Staff Turbomachinery Engineer

Ursa Major

$132K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
  • 8+ years of turbomachinery design and development experience.
  • 5+ years proficiency with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Expertise in rotor dynamics, turbine stage design, hydrodynamic design, or turbomachinery layout.
  • Experience with turbomachinery analysis software (ANSYS FEA, CFD) required.

Responsibilities

  • Support conceptual design and development as the turbomachinery subject matter expert.
  • Perform design trades, preliminary design work, and analysis for new turbomachinery.
  • Collaborate with design teams to create high-performance, manufacturable turbomachinery designs.
  • Troubleshoot existing turbomachinery performance or reliability issues in your areas of expertise.
  • Lead portions of turbopump technology advancements and engine tests.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick, and personal leave.
  • Paid parental and adoptive leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA) provided.
  • Employer-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance included.
  • Retirement savings plan with company 401k match available.
  • Equity grants offered to employees.
Full Job Description
As a staff turbopump engineer you will be a key member of a small and talented team working toward refining our turbomachinery technology across multiple engine platforms. You will own portions of the turbopump technology and provide an active voice in engine test and development. You will report to the Manager of Turbomachinery Core Technology. Responsibilities: • You will support conceptual design and development of new Turbomachinery as the subject matter expert in one or more key areas. You will perform the necessary design trades, preliminary design work and analysis to support this. • You will collaborate with the Turbomachinery Design team to put together high performing state of the art new turbomachinery detailed designs that are manufacture-able and flight ready. • You will support existing Ursa Major Turbomachinery where applicable to troubleshoot performance or reliability issues in your area(s) of expertise. Required Qualifications: • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. • 8+ year's experience in turbomachinery design and development. • 5+ years' experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo. • Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environment. • Significant experience / technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Rotor dynamics; balancing fundamentals • Turbine stage aero-mechanical design • Hydrodynamic design of pumps / inducers etc • Turbomachinery detailed layout and design • Experience in a Turbomachinery related analysis software (ANSYS FEA, CFD or other specialized software as applicable) Desired Skills and Experience: • Experience with structural and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software • Proficient major industry CFD software (CFX, Fluent etc) • Experience in liquid rocket engine, design, test or analysis Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $132,000 - $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. 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. NOTE: 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. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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