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Ursa Major

Staff Ground Support Engineer

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $129,000 - $161,000

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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

As a Staff Ground Support Engineer at Ursa Major, you will lead the architecture and integration of ground test infrastructure for propulsion testing, focusing on static fire stands and fluid-mechanical systems. Your role involves hands-on system build and troubleshooting, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring safe and repeatable test campaigns. You will also be responsible for defining design standards and improving system robustness through collaboration with various teams.

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 Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in propulsion testing, aerospace systems, energy systems, heavy industry, or other high-consequence hardware environments.
  • Proven experience designing, integrating, commissioning, or operating complex test infrastructure for hazardous, high-energy, or tightly coupled electromechanical systems.
  • Strong proficiency in industrial controls and data systems, including PLC-based control architectures and DAQ systems.
  • Deep working knowledge of hazardous system domains, including energetic materials and high-pressure gas systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead execution of complex test campaigns with a focus on safety and data integrity.

Nice to have

  • Extensive hands-on and architectural experience with static fire test infrastructure and hazardous GSE.
  • Proven ability to design and scale novel or non-standard test infrastructure in resource-constrained environments.
  • Experience driving multi-year infrastructure roadmaps and facility-scale modernization initiatives.

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 work hours.
  • Hands-on work in potentially hazardous environments with exposure to loud noise and hazardous materials.
  • Occasional off-shift and weekend work may be required depending on campaign schedules.

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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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