Senior Test Engineer

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<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><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Test Engineer, Solid Missile Systems</span></strong> <br><span data-contrast="auto">Location: Galeton & Berthoud, Colorado</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Ursa Major develops, manufactures, and tests solid rocket motors for modern defense applications. We are building a high-performance engineering organization focused on designing and operating the ground systems that enable safe, repeatable, and scalable propulsion testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Senior Test Engineer, you will own the design, integration, build, and lifecycle support of test infrastructure used for propulsion testing. This includes static fire test stands, fluid-mechanical systems, ground support equipment (GSE), and the integrated controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems required to execute tests safely and repeatably.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on role working directly at rocket test sites and in remote field locations, where you will build, assemble, modify, and troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, and controls-based test systems. You’ll collaborate closely with test technicians, propulsion engineers, and operations teams to execute development and qualification test campaigns and resolve system-level issues in real time. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Integrated Test Systems & Infrastructure Ownership</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design, develop, commission, and sustain scalable propulsion test stands and test infrastructure supporting multiple solid rocket motor programs ranging from early R&D through qualification and production acceptance testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559740":240,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design and integrate fluid-mechanical systems including high-pressure gas systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and remotely operated ground support equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559740":240,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Design and maintain industrial electrical and controls systems for propulsion test operations, including low-voltage power distribution, grounding/bonding, interlocks, PLC-based automation, sequencing logic, and facility electrical integration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559740":240,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support instrumentation and data acquisition systems including sensor integration, signal conditioning, calibration strategy, distributed DAQ architecture, data integrity validation, and control room interfaces.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559740":240,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and oversee static fire campaigns, including system validation, real-time test operation leadership, and anomaly resolution to deliver decision-ready test data</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559740":240,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Safety and Operational Excellence</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own test range safety analysis for SRM testing, including </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">overpressure, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">fragmentation, and</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> environmental hazard</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">s </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">and exclusion zones</span></span><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own test risk assessments, ensuring hazards are clearly identified, mitigated, and communicated. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as a technical resource for hazardous test operations involving high-pressure fluids, energetic systems, and integrated controls systems. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner closely with EHS to support test safety planning, hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable safety standards, energetic material handling requirements, and regulatory requirements for test operations and infrastructure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Cross-Functional Leadership</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, facilities, and program teams to enable rapid testing and design iteration, risk reduction, and flight readiness.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support long-term standardization test infrastructure planning including facility expansion, capital improvements, operational scalability, and infrastructure modernization efforts across multiple sites.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">4+ years of experience in propulsion testing, aerospace systems, manufacturing, energy systems, heavy industry, or other hazardous hardware development environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated track record designing, integrating, commissioning, or operating test stands, ground support equipment, or integrated test systems for hazardous or high-energy hardware applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with PLC-based automation systems, National Instruments DAQ systems, and 3D CAD software such as NX, Inventor, CATIA, or SolidWorks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong working knowledge of hazardous systems including energetic systems, cryogenics, high-pressure gases, or industrial electrical systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to lead complex test campaigns emphasizing safety, reliability, operational execution, and data quality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to obtain explosive permits from the ATF and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated technical leadership defining, scaling, or standardizing integrated propulsion test infrastructure across multiple programs, facilities, or development campaigns. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Siemens PLC platforms, industrial automation, distributed controls systems, and integrated controls architectures. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience designing, commissioning, or operating static fire test stands, blast-resistant systems, hazardous ground support equipment, or large-scale test infrastructure. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Work Environment & Physical Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on work in austere and remote propulsion test environments with exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, outdoor conditions, and hazardous operations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate hand tools and mechanical equipment as needed. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to support occasional off-shift, weekend, and remote test operations depending on campaign schedules and program needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p>Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $109,000 - $136,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we <em>can’t </em>quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. </p>
<p>Classification: Full-time Exempt</p>
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<p><strong>Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)</strong></p>
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<li>Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement</li>
<li>Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave</li>
<li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)</li>
<li>Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D</li>
<li>Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport</li>
<li>EAP Program</li>
<li>Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match</li>
<li>Equity Grants in the Company</li>
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