About the role#
Ursa Major is seeking a Propulsion Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. You will contribute to the design, analysis, integration, and testing of a hypersonic vehicle. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Berthoud, Colorado.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop hypersonic structures, liquid propulsion systems, and propellant management devices.
- Create tooling, fixtures, and ground-support equipment.
- Perform structural and fluids analysis on components.
- Develop manufacturing and systems integration workflows for the vehicle.
- Execute subcomponent development and acceptance tests.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in the design and analysis of structures and components.
- Proficiency in incompressible and compressible fluid mechanics.
- Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with FEA tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN.
- Understanding of manufacturing techniques including composites layup, machining, and additive manufacturing.
- Ability to work within cross-disciplinary teams and contribute to technical decisions.
- Exposure to liquid-propellant rocket engines and propulsion system design, such as valves, tanks, and runlines, is preferred.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances.
- Modeling experience with Python or Matlab/Simulink and basic numerical methods.
- Hands-on experience with hardware and design for manufacturing.
- Experience in engineering clubs such as Formula SAE, Rocketry, or Hyperloop.
- A genuine interest in aerospace propulsion.
Location & details#
- Location: Berthoud, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $30.00/hour.
- Requirements: Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company builds propulsion and defense systems for government and aerospace clients. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in Berthoud, Colorado. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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