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.
You will be part of a fast-paced, focused, and highly cohesive machining team. You will contribute to machining critical hardware and improving the impact that internal machining has on Ursa Major’s knowledge base and engine programs. Ursa Major seeks to be the best at what we do, and a drive for rapid learning and improvement is expected of the entire team. You will report to the Operations Team.
Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC equipment to machine critical, tight-tolerance aerospace components
- Run & maintain equipment including 3 and 5 axis mills, mill-turning machines, and live tooling equipped lathes
- Produce & inspect prototype, R&D, and one-off parts
- Support high paced output of development hardware, reworks, and part modifications
- Assistance with all shop related operations including tooling & work holding creation & procurement, equipment cleaning & maintenance, etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays consistently.
- 5+ years experience in a machining environment
- Experience operating CNC equipment (lathe or mill)
- Demonstrated critical thinker with attention to detail
Desired Experience:
- General understanding of GD&T
- Experience in an aerospace machining environment is a plus
- Familiar with common inspection tools and how to use them
- General understanding of machining strategies and tooling
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $28.22 - $34.50 per hour (weekend and 2nd shift positions are eligible for a shift differential), 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 Non-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
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
- Ability to consistently work 12-hour shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- 5+ years of experience in a machining environment
- Experience operating CNC equipment, including a lathe or mill
- Demonstrated critical thinking and attention to detail
- General understanding of GD&T
- Experience in an aerospace machining environment
- Familiarity with common inspection tools and their use
- General understanding of machining strategies and tooling
- Must be a U.S. Person, including a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO covering vacation, personal, sick, and bereavement leave is paired with paid company holidays and two weeklong company-wide shutdowns in July and at year-end. This structure provides guaranteed downtime in addition to flexible time off.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave is explicitly included, and family-oriented supports are highlighted in company and third‑party materials. These inclusions signal meaningful coverage for growing families, though exact paid durations are not publicly specified.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, HSA/FSA, and employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D. Health coverage breadth appears strong across official listings.
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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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.
