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.
Mission-critical avionics require dedicated technical ownership throughout production to ensure reliable delivery, sustained performance, and continuous improvement. As an Avionics Product Engineer, you will serve as the technical owner for an avionics product as it transitions from development into production, becoming the subject matter expert responsible for successful hardware delivery, production support, and product lifecycle execution.
In this role, you will develop expert-level knowledge of the product's electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies to support production, troubleshoot technical issues, certify production hardware through Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and coordinate cross-functional efforts to meet customer commitments and internal development milestones. Working closely with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and external vendors, you will drive execution across the organization to ensure production hardware is delivered on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of quality and technical performance.
The ideal candidate enjoys owning a complex hardware product from a technical and execution perspective. They are equally comfortable diving into electrical schematics to troubleshoot a technical issue, leading cross-functional discussions to resolve production challenges, and representing the product in customer, program, and business development meetings.
Responsibilities:
- Own the overall technical success and execution of an assigned avionics product throughout production.
- Develop and maintain expert-level understanding of the electrical design, architecture, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies.
- Troubleshoot technical issues across production, test, integration, and fielded hardware, engaging subject matter experts when appropriate.
- Own production schedules and drive execution to meet customer contract commitments, internal milestones, and R&D deliverables.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management to ensure successful hardware deliveries, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
- Support active programs, customer meetings, and technical discussions as the product representative.
- Complete Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), review results, certify production hardware, and ensure compliance with product requirements.
- Review and disposition technical documentation including ATPs, discrepancy reports, vendor test reports, and manufacturing data packages.
- Lead first-line technical evaluation of circuit boards, assemblies, harnesses, and other supplied hardware, coordinating with SMEs as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, production yield, quality, cost, and lead times through engineering and process improvements.
- Maintain configuration awareness and ensure technical documentation remains current throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for production and customer issues.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of engineering experience developing, testing, or supporting electronic hardware.
- Experience with avionics, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated electronic systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical hardware design and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience supporting products through manufacturing, integration, qualification, or production.
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with hardware verification, acceptance testing, and production test processes.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution across multiple organizations.
- Strong project planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance technical decision-making with schedule and business priorities.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience owning a product throughout its production lifecycle.
- Experience with PCB assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and electronic manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and production documentation.
- Experience reviewing discrepancy reports, non-conformances, and root cause investigations.
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and external vendors.
- Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.
- Experience improving manufacturing yield, reducing cost, or shortening production lead times.
- Experience supporting customer technical meetings and program reviews.
- Familiarity with environmental, vibration, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
- Experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Active U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $115,000 - $145,000, 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 Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of engineering experience developing, testing, or supporting electronic hardware.
- Experience with avionics, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated electronic systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical hardware design and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience supporting products through manufacturing, integration, qualification, or production.
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with hardware verification, acceptance testing, and production test processes (ATP).
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive execution across multiple organizations.
- Strong project planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance technical decision-making with schedule and business priorities.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Experience owning a product throughout its production lifecycle.
- Experience with PCB assemblies, cable/harness assemblies, and electronic manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, discrepancy reports, non-conformances, and root cause investigations.
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and external vendors.
- Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes.
- Experience improving manufacturing yield, reducing cost, or shortening production lead times.
- Familiarity with environmental, vibration, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
- Active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain one.
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.
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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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