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.
As a Configuration Engineer I at Ursa Major, you will be an essential part of the team that ensures our hardware designs are correctly documented, traceable, and ready for release into manufacturing. This is an entry-level, individual contributor role intended for recent graduates or early-career engineers with a passion for technical organization, digital systems, and aerospace product development.
You’ll gain hands-on experience working within our Windchill PLM platform, supporting engineering change processes, document control, and configuration accuracy of CAD and BOM data. You'll be closely mentored by experienced team members and play a key part in building and maintaining the digital foundation for Ursa’s hardware programs.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating, tracking, and releasing engineering documents, part numbers, and drawings within the PLM system
- Support processing of engineering change requests (ECRs) and change orders (ECOs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with workflows
- Maintain metadata, document links, and version history across CAD models, parts, and BOM structures
- Help review documentation packages for formatting, completeness, and compliance with internal configuration standards
- Coordinate with engineers to ensure CAD assemblies and product data are properly released and traceable
- Support the creation and maintenance of engineering bill of materials (eBOMs) in PLM
- Identify discrepancies in configuration data and escalate issues to senior team members
- Participate in the preparation of internal configuration audits and support responses to data requests
- Contribute to team documentation and assist in maintaining CM process guides and SOPs
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- 0–2 years of professional experience, including relevant internship or co-op experience
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred) and an understanding of basic change control concepts
- Exposure to CAD tools such as Creo or NX; able to navigate assemblies and recognize part structure
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn configuration management best practices
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and supporting hardware development programs
Preferred Experience:
- Internship or project experience involving engineering documentation, CAD, or data management
- Familiarity with part numbering conventions, document revision practices, or BOM structuring
- Exposure to aerospace product development or manufacturing environments
- Experience working in or learning about AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality-driven environments
- Interest in building long-term expertise in PLM, configuration management, or CAD integration
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $72,000 - $90,000, 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.
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 - 401k with Company Match
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
- 0-2 years of professional experience (including internships or co-ops)
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred) and basic change control concepts
- Exposure to CAD tools such as Creo or NX; able to navigate assemblies and recognize part structure
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn configuration management best practices
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting hardware development
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Internship or project experience involving engineering documentation, CAD, or data management
- Familiarity with part numbering conventions, document revision practices, or BOM structuring
- Exposure to aerospace product development or manufacturing environments
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality-driven environments
- Interest in building long-term expertise in PLM, configuration management, or CAD integration
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is structured with an unlimited PTO policy plus two companywide paid breaks (mid‑summer and year‑end), creating predictable downtime alongside flexibility. Company holidays and shutdowns are consistently highlighted across employer materials and third‑party profiles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and short‑term disability, with mental‑health resources also noted. These elements appear on the company’s careers page and are echoed by external listings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave are emphasized, alongside family supports such as an onsite Mother’s Room and company‑sponsored family events. External profiles characterize the parental offering as generous.
Ursa Major Insights
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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