What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Ursa Major?

Updated on July 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Flexibility Options

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.

Mental Health Support

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

  • Recovery Time: Company‑wide July and year‑end shutdowns, paired with unlimited PTO, create predictable opportunities to disconnect between production and test cycles. Company materials highlight these breaks as intentional breathers that help counter busy surges.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Company and partner pages describe flexible hours for many roles. This latitude can help employees manage personal needs outside of peak campaign periods.
  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: While most work is on‑site, some positions are listed as hybrid or fully remote. This role‑dependent flexibility broadens options for work that isn’t tied to labs, test stands, or manufacturing floors.

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