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Design Engineer II, SMS

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted 21 days ago · $87,600 - $109,500

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
48 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.

About this role

The Design Engineer II for Solid Missile Systems at Ursa Major is tasked with the design, analysis, and qualification of solid rocket motor structures and propulsion elements. This role involves clean sheet design, leading development campaigns, and ensuring designs meet customer requirements while adhering to industry specifications. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and collaborate across functions to support product development and testing.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ursa Major as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with rocket motors and solid propulsion elements
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design and analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of design for additive manufacturing
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Experience conducting insensitive munitions testing
  • Hands-on experience with rapid product development
  • Experience designing for high-rate production
  • Familiarity with composite overwrap and filament winding

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Base compensation range is $87,600 - $109,500, which may vary based on individual qualifications
  • Position requires eligibility for a Secret Clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates
  • Role involves significant responsibility with limited guidance, which may be challenging for less experienced candidates

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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