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# Ground Support Engineer

- **Company:** Ursa Major
- **Location:** Berthoud, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $60,320.0 - $76,960.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Spreadsheets, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Creo, Ansys
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ursamajor.com/careers/?gh_jid=4716899005&gh_src=5aabe0905us

## About the Role

* BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred)
 * 4+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design
 * US citizenship required
 * Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
 * Experience in hands on hardware build and troubleshooting
 * Ability to interact in high paced and rapidly changing test environment
 * Ability to evaluate and assess risk positions and provide recommended path forwards
 * Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs.)

Desired Experiences

 * GD&T and CAD experience (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, or similar)
 * Familiarity with piping design software (Caesar II, Bentley AutoPipe, CaePipe)

 * Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)

Experience with ASME piping codes and common tube and pipe connections

Familiar with National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and other related regulations

Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), System Safety and Hazards Analysis

## Description

* Design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems to support rocket engine component checkouts and engine testing
 + Fluids include kerosene, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen at high pressures and cryogenic temperatures
 * Technical
 + Drive, evaluate, and communicate requirements from engine and component teams
 + Generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and overall system level documentation
o Generation of work instructions for installation and maintenance of fluid and mechanical systems
o Source required components for these systems
o Generation of CAD models and drawings

 + Perform system analysis including:
o Fluid flow analysis with hand calculation, spreadsheet, and computer codes

 + Piping flexibility analysis and structural analysis using FEA
 + Collaborate to ensure instrumentation requirements are tracked and implemented
 + Manage projects to ensure objectives and milestones are completed and tracking to required deadlines or communicated otherwise
 + Document and present designs through the full design review process
 + Evaluation of data to ensure proper operation of fluid and mechanical systems, Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
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., The Staff Design Engineer leads the design and analysis of solid rocket motors, focusing on innovative solutions, high-rate production, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires expertise in additive manufacturing and aerospace engineering.
Top Skills: Additive ManufacturingAnsysCadSiemen'S Nx
Ursa Major


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