What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Ursa Major?
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.
The Manufacturing Engineer will join the Operations Team group in leading development manufacturing efforts on next-generation products and systems in aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement, scalability, and influencing product development. Hands-on experience in Manufacturing environments, including technical expertise in additive, machining, assembly, or test of complex products is required.
This position is an in-person role!
Preferred skills :
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years experience working in design or manufacturing of aerospace hardware
- Experience with tool design and CAD software (NX, Creo)
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems
- Experience writing work instructions and process specifications
- Experience with machining including mills and lathes
- Hands-on experience with assembly and test
- Hands-on experience in production manufacturing environments
- Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems
- Programming and running CNC machines
- Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, metal 3D printing
- Experience with satellite bus, payload, and / or subsystem development lifecycle
- Familiarity with hypergolic and other storable propellants
- Experience with non-destructive inspection (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, etc.)
Responsibilities :
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $95,000- $125,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Benefits Include :
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. US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED. 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. No outside recruiters, please.
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000
