Senior Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted about 2 months ago · $121,000 - $152,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 72 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 Propulsion Engineer will be a key member of the engineering team at Ursa Major, focusing on the design and development of liquid rocket engine systems. Responsibilities include clean sheet design, system integration, performance analysis, and mentoring other engineers. The role requires ownership from concept through to production-ready designs, ensuring successful integration and validation of propulsion hardware.
- benefits
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
- Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
- Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Prior track record leading technical teams
- Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
- Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
- Familiarity with closed cycle rocket engines
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
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced environment may lead to high stress
- Ownership of projects from concept to production may require significant responsibility
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
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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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