Ursa Major

2025 Summer Internship - Propulsion Engineering

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Job Location

Berthoud, CO, United States

Job Description

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.


A Propulsion Engineer Intern for the Fluids and Mechanical Systems group at Ursa Major is expected to help develop and maintain the valves that operates our engines. You will work within a small team as we develop hardware that pushes the limits of what is possible with respect to reliability and functionality to enable our engines to be best in class. You will need to be driven, detail oriented, and focused to support efforts to continually improve our engines and respond to quick development programs while guaranteeing the high performance and maintainability of our products. 



Responsibilities



  • Develop, test, deploy, document, and maintain valve hardware and actuators for rocket engines in all stages of development and production 

  • Design and analyze modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations 

  • Support and develop design tools associated with valves. 

  • Work with team members to scope, study and define new and existing hardware features 



Qualifications



  • Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline 

  • Experience working with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or PTC Creo. 

  • Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems 

  • Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team 

  • Ability to work effectively in teams or individually 

  • Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time 



Desirable Experience



  • Experience with fluids, structural and thermal analysis using Ansys software 

  • Experience with sensors, actuators, and motors 

  • Experience with SMC-S-016 Test Requirements 



  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 

  • Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements 



Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $29.00/hour, 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. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.  




Benefits Include:




  • 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 - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)

  • Company stock options



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.

Location: Berthoud, CO, US

Posted Date: 10/27/2024
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October 27, 2024
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