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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Energetics

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $88,000 - $130,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Energetics at Ursa Major is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors (SRMs). This role involves process ownership, machine design, and hands-on implementation, requiring collaboration with technicians and engineers on the production floor. The engineer will also lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure processes meet safety and production standards.

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 (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, developing and deploying new production processes and equipment
  • Proven experience leading capital equipment projects, including specification development, sourcing, and installation/commissioning
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a hands-on SME, working directly on the production floor
  • Willingness to work hands-on in a production environment with strict safety controls
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA) for tooling and fixture design

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in the aerospace, defense, or energetics industry, specifically with solid rocket motor manufacturing
  • Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ATF, DoD or aerospace standards)
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and process capability analysis
  • Background in process scale-up, equipment commissioning, or technology transfer from R&D to production
  • Experience with ERP/MES systems and digital work instructions/batch records

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 specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours
  • The role requires hands-on work in a production environment, which may not suit all candidates
  • The salary range is provided, but actual compensation may vary based on individual qualifications and experience.

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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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