Ursa Major
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Ursa Major?
Frequently Asked Questions
Ursa Major has physical offices in Berthoud, Colorado; Youngstown, Ohio; and Washington, D.C. As an innovative aerospace manufacturing company, most of our employees work on-site, allowing them to work hands-on with hardware, stay close to testing operations, and directly support manufacturing. Some roles offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements, depending on the position.
While our work is important, we are committed to flexibility that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Ursa Major’s People Operations team promotes employee mental health and wellbeing through many initiatives. The Wellness Corner, a new initiative, is a support system to keep employees informed and provide visibility into available resources. Ursa Major also has unlimited PTO for employees, with a twice annual company-wide shut down, giving employees an opportunity to relax, rest, and recharge. Additionally, Ursa Major provides benefits available through United Healthcare where employees have “UHC Rewards” which provide monetary compensation for healthy habits that are redeemable for things like fitness trackers, Visa gift cards, and to transfer to our HAS. There are also events on-site for employees that directly support health initiatives and accessibility, such as flu shots.
What People Are Saying About Ursa Major
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Recovery Time: Company materials describe two weeklong company shutdowns each year alongside an unlimited PTO policy, creating predictable windows to unplug. These breaks are positioned as breathers between production and test cycles, helping employees disconnect together.
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Benefit listings and role descriptions indicate some positions are hybrid or fully remote depending on function. This role‑dependent flexibility lets non‑hardware teams manage location needs outside peak periods.
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Wellbeing Programs: Employer pages highlight mental‑health and wellbeing initiatives such as a Wellness Corner, healthcare mental‑health benefits, and wellness activities. These resources signal institutional attention to wellbeing alongside a demanding hardware environment.
Ursa Major's Benefits
Offers generous PTO
Ursa has an unlimited PTO policy with 2 required weeks off during which the company closes (one in December and one in July).
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
With our unlimited PTO policy, sick days are covered!
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Utilizes company-wide vacation
Summer and Winter paid breaks.
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Ursa periodically has social events to celebrate holidays, qualifications, and sometimes just for fun!
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers team workouts
Offers wellness programs
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
