Ursa Major

Ursa Major

Staff Ground Support Engineer

Berthoud, Colorado · Staff+ · Full-time

No sponsorship$129k-$161kDetected 13 days ago
CybersecuritySolidWorksCATIASystems EngineeringPLCElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
  • The organization is evolving toward a tightly integrated test infrastructure stack spanning facilities, fluid systems, controls, instrumentation, and data systems.
  • In collaboration with test technicians, propulsion engineers, EHS and operations teams, you will ensure test campaigns are executed safely and repeatably while continuously improving the underlying infrastructure that enables them.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end architecture, design, commissioning, and lifecycle sustainment of scalable propulsion test infrastructure supporting multiple solid rocket motor programs across R&D, qualification, and production acceptance phases
  • Lead design and integration of fluid systems (high-pressure gas, pneumatic, hydraulic, and GSE), including system architecture, safety-critical design decisions, and interface control across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
  • Define, design and build industrial electrical and controls architecture for propulsion test facilities, including power distribution, grounding/bonding systems, interlock safety, PLC/controls standards, and facility automation.
  • Own instrumentation and data acquisition architecture across test assets, including sensor strategy, signal integrity standards, calibration frameworks, distributed DAQ system design, and data quality assurance pipelines
  • Partner with EHS to co-develop and continuously improve test safety systems, including hazard analysis standards, operational safety protocols, and compliance frameworks aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, energetic material handling standards, and internal test infrastructure policies.
  • Influence technical strategy and decision-making across engineering, manufacturing, operations, facilities, and program teams to enable high-velocity test-design-iterate cycles.
  • Own instrumentation and data acquisition architecture across test assets, including sensor strategy, signal integrity standards, calibration frameworks, distributed DAQ system design, and data quality assurance pipelines; ensure decision-grade data reliability from field acquisition through control room consumption.
  • Mentor and develop engineers across disciplines, providing technical coaching, design reviews, and guidance on systems engineering, controls systems, test operations, and infrastructure reliability.
  • We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Proven experience designing, integrating, commissioning, or operating complex test infrastructure (test stands, GSE, or integrated test systems) for hazardous, high-energy, or tightly coupled electromechanical systems.
  • Strong proficiency in industrial controls and data systems, including PLC-based control architectures, National Instruments (or equivalent) DAQ systems, and 3D CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent)
  • Ability to obtain explosive permits from the ATF and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

Nice to have

  • Experience driving multi-year infrastructure roadmaps, capital planning efforts, and facility-scale modernization initiatives, translating test and program needs into scalable, long-term technical architecture decisions.
  • Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate hand tools and mechanical equipment as needed.
  • What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
  • Classification: Full-time Exempt

Compensation

  • Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $129,000 - $161,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Equity Grants in the Company
  • You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Company info

  • Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
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