The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
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.
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.
As a Configuration Engineer II – PLM & CAD Integration at Ursa Major, you will operate at the intersection of data control and physical product definition. This individual contributor role combines traditional configuration management responsibilities, such as revision control, BOM structuring, and Windchill-based change management, with hands-on integration support for engine-level CAD models and their customer-facing interfaces.
You will work cross-functionally with engineers, program managers, manufacturing, and customer integration teams to ensure that product definitions are accurate, traceable, and physically representative throughout the product lifecycle. This is a high-impact role where attention to detail, technical fluency, and process rigor are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Execute and track engineering change requests (ECRs), change orders (ECOs), and document releases in Windchill
- Maintain part numbers, revision history, and configuration status across assemblies and programs
- Build and manage structured, traceable engineering BOMs (eBOMs) in PLM, aligned with manufacturing and program intent
- Support release and metadata integrity of CAD models, including validation of structure, lifecycle state, and linkage to PLM items
- Ensure configuration compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 and internal CM policies
- Partner with engineers to maintain and validate engine-level CAD assemblies, including mass properties, hardware envelopes, and shrink-wraps
- Support creation and release of Mechanical Interface Drawings (MIDs), ICDs, and other customer-facing model deliverables
- Work with manufacturing and design teams to ensure released models reflect accurate build configurations and support work instruction creation
- Assist in preparing data packages for internal reviews, audits, and customer integration handoffs
- Identify and escalate inconsistencies in model structure, part usage, or release state across systems
- Contribute to process improvement by documenting CM best practices and providing feedback on PLM workflows and CAD/PLM integration
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in a configuration, engineering operations, or CAD-integrated CM role
- Hands-on experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred), including document release, part lifecycle, and change control
- Familiarity with CAD modeling tools such as NX or Creo, including assembly hierarchy and model metadata
- Strong understanding of configuration fundamentals: BOM structure, part numbering, revision/version tracking, and release governance
- Experience supporting model-based deliverables (e.g., MIDs, envelope models, mass properties reports)
- Strong written communication and attention to detail; capable of reviewing and correcting documentation packages for compliance
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in aerospace or flight hardware programs, including customer packaging and integration deliverables
- Exposure to configuration audits, traceability requirements, and digital thread practices
- Familiarity with ERP integration for part and BOM data flow
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-973, NASA configuration standards, or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T and basic tolerance stack-up concepts
- Exposure to audit preparation, first article inspection (FAI), or configuration verification workflows
- Experience in validating mass property rollups or model completeness for flight vehicle integration
- Background in CAD structure validation or BOM alignment from design to manufacturing
- Experience writing or editing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CM processes
- Ability to contribute to CM documentation and internal training material development
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $140,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
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.
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What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
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.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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