Ursa Major
What's It Like to Work at Ursa Major?
Frequently Asked Questions
Job satisfaction at Ursa Major is supported through opportunities for advancement, unmatched culture, world-class benefits, and meaningful work with a strong impact on the company’s mission. Employees at Ursa Major have the opportunity to create results by working on new projects or leading initiatives that expand their expertise. Culture at Ursa Major is a leading factor in employee job satisfaction, one that drives results while respecting others, and values resilience.
Ursa Major has proudly earned a reputation as a great place to work; employees feel a sense of value and agency to accomplish goals within the organization and appreciate the strong culture the company has to offer. In 2023, Built In named Ursa Major to its “Best Places to Work” list in Colorado, and again in 2026 for both its Colorado and Washington D.C. locations. This list is generated using an algorithm that considers compensation, benefits, and weighs criteria like flexible work opportunities and culture, underscoring the overall value that the company has to offer to its employees across the board.
Ursa Major Employee Perspectives
How does your team’s work connect to company purpose?
The engineering team uses creativity, discipline and physics to turn visionary ideas into reality. And the stakes are significant. Our customers are responsible for keeping us, our families, our friends and the homeland safe. Ursa Major makes that happen.
What product decisions reflect your organization’s mission?
Engineering makes many decisions like material selection, tolerances, how to verify, structural margin and power consumption. The resulting combination of engineering decisions results in a product that can be manufactured and that the customer uses. Every decision impacts the design, and our customer trusts us to make the best decisions we can.
How do you bring values into day-to-day engineering?
Some time ago, Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut, walked around my worksite. She introduced herself and showed us a picture of her family. Without saying anything, she reminded us that her life was in my hands when she flew on the vehicle we were building. That is a powerful memory and reinforces the importance of engineers making sound decisions. The impact of what we do is significant — be great engineers!
Ursa Major Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About Ursa Major
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Mission & Purpose: Hands-on aerospace and defense propulsion work is portrayed as meaningful, with people building and testing real hardware tied to national impact. Stated values around urgency, resilience, and results reinforce a strong sense of purpose.
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Team Support: Teams are often described as close-knit and collaborative, with colleagues willing to help and accessible leadership aiding problem-solving. Recognition, shared goals, and open communication contribute to a supportive environment.
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Learning & Development: Opportunities to take ownership, cross-train, and lead initiatives are highlighted in a growing organization. Broader responsibilities across engineering, manufacturing, and testing enable rapid skill-building.
Ursa Major's Awards
Ursa Major's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
