Propellant Tank Responsible Engineer - In-Space
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted about 3 months ago · $92,000 - $115,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
- high 101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
- Hiring momentum
- 128 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.
About this role
The Propellant Tank Responsible Engineer will be a key member of the In-Space team, focusing on the design, development, and validation of spacecraft propulsion system components, particularly pressure vessels. This role involves taking ownership from initial concept through to production-ready design, supporting multiple programs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful integration and testing of components.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ursa Major as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 2+ years of relevant hardware design and ownership experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for manufacturability
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft fluid systems architecture, requirements, and design for various missions including LEO, GEO, and beyond
- Spacecraft propulsion system and component design, test, or analysis
- Familiarity with hypergolic propellant systems
- Knowledge of industry standards and requirements including SMC-S-016, AIAA S-080, and SSCMAN 91-710
- Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role may involve multitasking across multiple programs, which could be demanding
- The salary range is broad, indicating flexibility based on individual qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Person and eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance
Summarised from Ursa Major's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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