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LAYIQ - Senior Propulsion Engineer, Tanks at Ursa Major Technologies

Complete ownership of tank architecture from ideation to qualification
Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical tank systems
Support rapid development cycles of new designs and changing requirements including testing, data analysis and hands-on hardware work
Collaborate with the manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to optimize performance, meet requirements and reduce part-to-part variation
Assemble and test first article prototypes
Lead propulsion subsystem architecture and requirements definition for hypersonic vehicles
Own trades, performance margins, and integration decisions
Serve as the technical authority for tanks and interfaces with vehicle structures, thermal and mission engineering
Collaborate closely with vehicle and systems engineers to ensure mission and performance alignment
Support ground test and flight test planning, execution, and post-test data analysis
Identify system risks and drive mitigation strategies across design, manufacturing, and test
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early- and mid-career engineers
Support customer technical reviews, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5-8+ years of experience in propulsion systems engineering or propulsion-focused vehicle development
Demonstrated experience supporting hypersonic, missile, or high-performance aerospace vehicles
Strong understanding of propulsion system architecture and integration, vehicle-level performance and propulsion impacts
Experience working across disciplines in a systems engineering environment
Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting
Ability to make sound technical decisions under schedule and performance pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Senior Propulsion Engineer, Tanks

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