Senior Manufacturing Engineer - AP Milling
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted about 3 months ago · $88,000 - $130,000
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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
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Ursa Major will take on technical and operational ownership of manufacturing processes specifically for Ammonium Perchlorate (AP) milling and related powder-handling operations. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues, developing and enforcing process documentation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The engineer will also ensure safety and regulatory compliance while providing mentorship to other engineers and technicians.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 of Science (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 6 years in a manufacturing or process engineering role
- Proven hands-on experience with powder or particulate material processing
- Demonstrated process ownership in a production environment
- Experience in solid rocket motor or energetics manufacturing or related materials processing
- Strong understanding of particle technology and milling operations
Nice to have
- Master of Science (M.S.) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Direct experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with dust collection and explosion protection systems
- Familiarity with relevant NFPA standards and quality management systems
- Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or above preferred)
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 $88,000 - $130,000, which may vary based on qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Person and eligible for U.S. Security Clearance
- No mention of remote work options or flexible hours
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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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