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Ursa Major

Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 2 months ago · $80,000 - $100,000

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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

As a Propulsion Engineer at Ursa Major, you will be responsible for the clean sheet design and development of fluid and mechanical components for propulsion systems, including gimbals, actuators, and valves. You will collaborate with other engineers on system design, testing, and integration, taking ownership from concept to production-ready designs while managing multiple engine programs. The role demands flexibility and quick adaptation to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
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
  • Hands-on, rapid mechanical design experience through club, internship, or professional experience
  • Strong fluid mechanics understanding and intuition
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
  • Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team

Nice to have

  • Electro-mechanical and pneumatic valve actuator design experience
  • Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
  • Experience testing high-pressure fluid systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

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 $80,000 - $100,000, which may vary based on individual qualifications.
  • Fast-paced environment may require flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
  • Role involves ownership of multiple engine programs simultaneously, which could be demanding.

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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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