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.
The Staff Fluid System Manufacturing Engineer will join the Operations Team, leading development and manufacturing efforts on next-generation products and systems in aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement, scalability, and influencing product development. Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, including technical expertise in fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of complex products is required.
This is an on-site position located out of our Berthoud, Colorado facility.
Responsibilities:
- Own and support manufacturing process development and champion industry best practices
- Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaboration with design engineering, quality, and technical staff
- Accelerate manufacturing capabilities with consideration for quality, capacity, scalability, ergonomics, and automation
- Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process, including prototype builds, documenting work instructions, designing and implementing tooling, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement test procedures to validate product requirements and performance
- Own manufacturing BOMs, routings, process planning, and process change management
- Author manufacturing process documentation appropriate for product maturity and design phase of the program
- Support AI&T infrastructure and growth with a focus on manufacturing readiness
Preferred skills:
- Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 8+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability fluid and electro-mechanical systems
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems
- Experience developing work instructions and process specifications
- Experience with production and test equipment design and operation
- Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly, integration and test
- Hands-on experience in high-growth development and production manufacturing environments
- Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems
- Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing
- Experience with aerospace & defense hardware development lifecycle
- Experience with non-destructive inspection (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, etc.)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $124,000 - $155,000, 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
- Hands-on manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of complex products
- On-site work at Berthoud, Colorado facility
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- 8+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability fluid and electro-mechanical systems
- Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems
- Experience developing work instructions and process specifications; authoring manufacturing process documentation
- Experience with production and test equipment design and operation; develop and implement test procedures
- Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems
- Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing
- Experience with aerospace & defense hardware development lifecycle
- Experience with non-destructive inspection (fluorescent penetrant, radiography, ultrasonic)
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO covering vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement, augmented by paid parental/adoptive leave and two company‑wide weeklong breaks. Company materials and third‑party benefits pages consistently highlight this breadth as a standout element.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans plus employer‑paid short‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D, with EAP and HSA/FSA noted on some postings. External benefits snapshots point to strong perceived coverage quality.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership is offered through stock options/equity grants alongside competitive pay. Third‑party employer listings repeatedly include equity as part of the standard package, signaling broad accessibility.
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.
