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 Test Engineer at Ursa Major, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and lifecycle support of test infrastructure for solid rocket motors. This hands-on role involves working at rocket test sites, building and troubleshooting mechanical and fluid systems, and collaborating with various teams to execute test campaigns. You will also lead safety analysis and risk assessments while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- 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’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline)
- 4+ years of experience in propulsion testing, aerospace systems, manufacturing, energy systems, heavy industry, or other hazardous hardware development environments
- Demonstrated track record designing, integrating, commissioning, or operating test stands, ground support equipment, or integrated test systems for hazardous or high-energy hardware applications
- Experience with PLC-based automation systems, National Instruments DAQ systems, and 3D CAD software such as NX, Inventor, CATIA, or SolidWorks
- Strong working knowledge of hazardous systems including energetic systems, cryogenics, high-pressure gases, or industrial electrical systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex test campaigns emphasizing safety, reliability, operational execution, and data quality
Nice to have
- Demonstrated technical leadership defining, scaling, or standardizing integrated propulsion test infrastructure across multiple programs, facilities, or development campaigns
- Experience with Siemens PLC platforms, industrial automation, distributed controls systems, and integrated controls architectures
- Extensive experience designing, commissioning, or operating static fire test stands, blast-resistant systems, hazardous ground support equipment, or large-scale test infrastructure
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
- Hands-on work in remote and potentially hazardous environments
- Occasional off-shift, weekend, and remote test operations may be required
- Base compensation range is $109,000 - $136,000, which may vary based on individual qualifications
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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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