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.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner to join our Talent team. An Ursa Major TA Partner is a professional networker, sourcing guru, administrative wizard, and lover of learning all things technical. You will manage a full plate of strategic sourcing while driving HM and candidate engagement and collaborate with your peers to get a multitude of roles filled quickly with qualified and diverse candidates. Ursa is looking for someone who works well on a team but is also a problem-solver and can be independent while seeing projects through to completion. You will be metric-driven, strive for continual process improvements, be flexible to shifting priorities, and actively push the envelope daily. No day is the same at Ursa Major and staying organized and nimble is crucial for successfully juggling an ever-shifting workload.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kickoff meetings with Hiring Managers (HMs) to develop requisitions, understand project needs and discuss headcount while acting as a partner by providing market insight and guidance into the entire interview process.
- Create and execute long-term strategies to source candidates and build talent pipelines for both current and future needs.
- Actively source and engage candidates (the best candidates may not even be looking!) using innovative techniques within budget.
- Leverage referrals, leads, emerging technology, external recruiting partners, and networking events to build our brand and talent pipeline.
- Conduct the first point of contact phone screens with candidates.
- Act as the face of Ursa’s brand by articulating Ursa's mission, culture, trajectory, and company benefits as appropriate.
- Discuss candidates with HMs and recommend top candidates for the next steps.
- Guide candidates through the interview process by providing them with an exceptional experience from start to finish.
- Maintain and ensure accurate records in our ATS.
- Willingness to assist teammates in all endeavors to establish Ursa as an industry leader.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of recruiting experience for highly technical roles or 5+ years of professional experience as a recruiter.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to provide only the highest caliber candidate experience.
- Ability to build strong relationships with both HMs and candidates.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Desired Experience:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of technical recruiting work experience.
- Previous time recruiting for aerospace roles.
- Strong competitive market awareness.
- Experience with creative sourcing using tools and techniques such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray, etc.
- Experience with Greenhouse is strongly preferred.
- An understanding of unconscious bias and how to implement and improve Ursa’s inclusion efforts.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $75,000 - $115,000, 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: 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
- 3+ years recruiting experience for highly technical roles OR 5+ years professional recruiting experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to provide the highest caliber candidate experience
- Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of technical recruiting experience
- Previous experience recruiting for aerospace roles
- Experience with creative sourcing tools and techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray)
- Experience with Greenhouse ATS
- Understanding of unconscious bias and experience implementing inclusion efforts
- Strong competitive market awareness
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO combined with company‑wide holiday closures (around July 4 and year‑end) creates meaningful, predictable downtime. These practices stand out for hardware‑centric teams that typically face on‑site demands.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted alongside mental health support and tax‑advantaged accounts. Employer‑paid disability and life/AD&D further strengthen the core health and protection package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave, family medical leave, and onsite facilities signal a family‑supportive approach. Company‑sponsored family events and resources enhance the overall support environment.
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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