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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
The Senior Mission Engineer at Ursa Major will lead the external success of solid rocket motor (SRM) products, planning and executing flight and motor qualification campaigns. This role involves interfacing with external partners, conducting tests, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with test plans while advocating for the company's brand. The engineer will also generate internal test plans and support energetic material testing both on and offsite.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of mission operations, test engineer, or other relevant experience
- Ability to earn trust, build rapport and maintain positive and professional relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and customers
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
- Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with electrical, fluid, and mechanical systems
- Willing to spend up to 50% of the year on travel for multi-week test and flight campaigns
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Experience interfacing with DoD programs and partners
- Experience with hazardous operations and system safety
- Experience with qualification efforts on aerospace systems or DoD platforms
- SRM or other propulsion system design, development, or test
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 $120,000 - $150,000, which may vary based on qualifications
- Role involves significant travel (up to 50% of the year) for multi-week campaigns
- Experience with hazardous operations is preferred, indicating potential risks in the role
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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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