Senior Ground Support Design Engineer
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted about 3 months ago · $112,000 - $140,000
or apply directly on Ursa Major's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
- high 101 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
- 2026-10-24
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
As a Senior Ground Support Design Engineer at Ursa Major, you will design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems for rocket engine testing. Your role involves generating technical documentation, CAD models, and conducting system analyses while collaborating with various teams to meet project milestones in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred)
- 4+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design
- US citizenship required
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Experience in hands-on hardware build and troubleshooting
- Ability to interact in high-paced and rapidly changing test environment
Nice to have
- GD&T and CAD experience (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, or similar)
- Familiarity with piping design software (Caesar II, Bentley AutoPipe, CaePipe)
- Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience with ASME piping codes and common tube and pipe connections
- Familiar with National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and other related regulations
What you get
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- Medical, dental and vision insurance; STD; Life and AD&D
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Company stock options
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability to rapid changes
- Physical tasks required may not suit all candidates
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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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