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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.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
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

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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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