Ursa Major

Controls Engineer II (PLC)

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted 29 days ago · $90,000 - $113,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
29 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
48 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
2026-09-17

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 Controls Engineer II at Ursa Major, you will design, deliver, and maintain custom automated equipment and facilities for propulsion production. Your role will involve developing PLC programs, electrical schematics, and instrumentation from concept to validation, while collaborating with various teams to ensure safety and efficiency in handling hazardous materials. You will also be hands-on during commissioning and responsible for generating documentation for operations and maintenance.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • BS degree or higher in an engineering field, Mechatronic/chemical/mechanical preferred
  • Experience designing single/multi-axis, custom designed motion systems
  • Experience with test/process system design or related role
  • Experience working with PLCs (Siemens S7 or other)
  • Experience developing systems for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated first-principals approach to instrumentation and process equipment
  • Experience with building automation and data acquisition
  • Experience with continuous and batch process system design
  • Experience in production within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA & HMI

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 $90,000 - $113,000, which may vary based on qualifications
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves handling hazardous materials and high pressures/voltages, which may require strict adherence to safety protocols

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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