Staff Nozzle Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted 13 days ago · $143,360 - $179,200
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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
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About this role
As a Staff Nozzle Design Engineer at Ursa Major, you will lead the design and testing of advanced thrust vector control (TVC) nozzle systems for solid rocket motors. Your responsibilities include mechanical design, kinematic analysis, and integration of electromechanical components, as well as managing supplier relationships and presenting technical data to stakeholders. The role requires hands-on experience with moveable nozzle architectures and a strong background in rocket propulsion design.
- 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 STEM discipline
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in rocket propulsion design
- At least 4 years dedicated specifically to moveable nozzle or TVC system design
- Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing at least two of the following: flexseal/flexible bearings, trapped ball joints, or split-line nozzle architectures
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
Nice to have
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
- Direct experience correlating flight/test telemetry data with pre-test kinematic and structural models
- Strong familiarity with TVC nozzle bench testing and non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods
- Proficiency with advanced CAD tools (e.g., Creo, NX) and finite element analysis (FEA) software
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 $143,360 - $179,200, which may vary based on qualifications
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours
- The role requires a U.S. Security Clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates
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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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