Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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 Senior 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 position is an on-site role based 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.

5+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability hardware and complex assemblies

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 $105,000 - $130,000, 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

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.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.