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Ursa Major

Avionics Design Manager

Ursa Major · Longmont, Colorado

Posted about 2 months ago · $160,000 - $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
73 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 Avionics Design Manager at Ursa Major leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for FPGA design, firmware/software development, and avionics test engineering for advanced aerospace and defense systems. Daily activities include managing the development and qualification of avionics hardware, ensuring robust engineering processes, and fostering collaboration across various engineering and production teams. The role also involves resource planning, technical oversight, and risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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 degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of experience developing FPGA-based digital systems, embedded software, avionics electronics, or automated test systems
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware/software development efforts from concept through qualification and production
  • Strong understanding of FPGA development, digital design, verification methodologies, embedded software, and electrical test systems
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
  • Experience developing avionics or mission electronics for aerospace or defense applications
  • Experience with FPGA development and verification methodologies, including SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Experience managing embedded software and automated test software development
  • Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), qualification testing, and environmental testing of electronic hardware

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 $160,000 - $200,000, which may vary based on individual qualifications
  • The role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
  • The posting encourages candidates who may not meet 100% of the job requirements to apply, indicating a potentially flexible approach to 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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