Senior Materials Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>The future of aerospace and defense starts here.&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;</span></p></div><p>Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.</p> <p>The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will support a broad set of manufacturing processes for metals (additive, forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, brazing, anodization, passivation). You will work alongside the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials group to build out a small internal materials lab capable of tackling problems impeding design, development, and test.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Support design and manufacturing through materials selection, failure analysis, manufacturing process development, and discrepancy resolution</li> <li>Author and maintain materials standards and specifications</li> <li>Coordinate and/or conduct materials testing in support of development and production needs.</li> <li>Support design and analysis in the selection of materials and proper application of published or empirically derived material data</li> <li>Review and establish materials requirements for future programs based on contractual requirements</li> <li>Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and maintain design “allowables” for additively manufactured materials</li> <li>Engage with suppliers to qualify new materials and processes, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and internal specifications</li> <li>Prepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations to communicate findings to internal stakeholders and external partners</li> <li>Evaluate trade-offs between in-house testing and outsourced testing, considering cost, schedule, capability, and long-term equipment investment</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications: </strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering</li> <li>5+ years in a metals materials engineering roles the aerospace industry</li> <li>Experience with at least two of the following forgings, additive, wrought product</li> <li>Experience with industry standards for materials data analysis (MMPDS)</li> <li>Experience with a variety of aerospace metals including nickel based alloys, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preferred Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering</li> <li>Experience conducting failure analysis</li> <li>Experience with hands on metallography work</li> <li>Experience and working knowledge of laser powder bed fusion additive processes</li> <li>Experience with joining processes such as welding (EB, TIG) and brazing</li> <li>Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100), special process standards (AWS D17.1, ASTM, AMS)</li> <li>Experience establishing allowable and qualification frameworks for additive metals</li> <li>Experience building out materials labs or standing up new test/characterization capabilities&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $108,000 - $135,800, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we&nbsp;<em>can’t&nbsp;</em>quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Classification: Full-time Exempt</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)</strong></p> <ul> <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&amp;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> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>How To Apply:&nbsp;</strong><br>Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></p> <hr></div> <div><strong>NOTE: </strong>Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Must be a U.S. Person (this includes US Citizens and Permanent Residents).</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.&nbsp;</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>No outside recruiters, please.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div></div>