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Ursa Major

Senior Design Engineer, SMS

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted 21 days ago · $105,840 - $132,300

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 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

The Senior Design Engineer for Solid Missile Systems at Ursa Major is responsible for designing and analyzing solid rocket motor structures and propulsion elements. This role involves translating customer requirements into effective designs, leading development campaigns, and ensuring product reliability through testing and documentation. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and collaborate across functions to meet production goals.

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

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 aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with rocket motors and solid propulsion elements
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design and analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of design for additive manufacturing
  • In-depth knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a technical discipline
  • Experience conducting insensitive munitions testing
  • Hands-on experience supporting rapid product development
  • Experience designing hardware for high-rate production
  • Familiarity with composite overwrap and filament winding design

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 $105,840 - $132,300, but actual salary may vary based on experience and skills
  • Position requires eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance
  • Role involves significant responsibility with limited guidance from experts
  • Emphasis on design for high-rate production and automation may require adaptability to fast-paced environments

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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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