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Ursa Major

Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 2 months ago · $121,000 - $152,000

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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 Senior Propulsion Engineer at Ursa Major, you will take ownership of the design and development of fluid and mechanical engine components, including gimbals and valves. Your role involves clean sheet design, modifications of existing components, and collaboration with other engineers to ensure successful integration and testing of propulsion hardware. You will also mentor junior team members and support the validation process during engine development.

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’s degree in engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
  • Electromechanical and pneumatic actuator design experience
  • Experience testing high-pressure fluid systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

Nice to have

  • Master's or PhD in engineering
  • Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
  • Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
  • Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations

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 beyond the fast-paced environment
  • The role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, which may limit some candidates
  • The job posting emphasizes a fast-paced environment which may involve frequent changes in priorities

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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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