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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 Senior Design Engineer for Solid Missile Systems at Ursa Major is responsible for designing and analyzing solid rocket motor structures and propulsion elements. This role involves translating customer requirements into effective designs, leading development campaigns, and ensuring product reliability through testing and documentation. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and collaborate across functions to meet production goals.
- 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
- 5+ 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
- In-depth knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in a technical discipline
- Experience conducting insensitive munitions testing
- Hands-on experience supporting rapid product development
- Experience designing hardware for high-rate production
- Familiarity with composite overwrap and filament winding design
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 $105,840 - $132,300, but actual salary may vary based on experience and skills
- Position requires eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance
- Role involves significant responsibility with limited guidance from experts
- Emphasis on design for high-rate production and automation may require adaptability to fast-paced environments
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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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