Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted 29 days ago · $106,000 - $132,000
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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 Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer at Ursa Major, you will be responsible for leading the mechanical design and implementation of custom automated fluid test systems for propulsion manufacturing. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to develop fluid systems that prioritize safety and usability, conducting system analysis, and generating necessary documentation. You will also be hands-on during the build process, ensuring designs meet operational needs and safety standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 5+ years of experience with test system design or related role
- BS degree or higher in an engineering field, Mechanical, Chemical, or Mechatronic preferred
- Experience designing and troubleshooting automated hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Expertise in CAD (SolidWorks or other) and GD&T
- Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standards
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Nice to have
- Working knowledge and skilled with hand tools and able to fabricate and assemble to drawing specifications
- Expertise in Solidworks tube and cable routing
- Structural design experience for walkways & multi-point lifting
- Experience designing pneumatic proofing equipment including acoustic attenuation & shrapnel penetration calculations
- Experience designing hydraulic proofing equipment
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 salary listed, but a compensation range is provided ($106,000 - $132,000) based on qualifications.
- The role requires hands-on work and physical tasks, which may not suit everyone.
- The position involves collaboration across various departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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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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