Ursa Major · 16 hours ago
Staff Materials Engineer
Berthoud, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expUrsa Major is a company focused on revolutionizing aerospace and defense propulsion systems. As a Staff Materials & Processes Engineer, you will lead initiatives to address complex materials challenges, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards while mentoring fellow engineers.
AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on materials selection and processes for critical aerospace propulsion applications
Lead complex material and process development projects, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Oversee the development, review, and approval of material and process specifications, ensuring alignment with design and aerospace industry standards
Optimize existing processes and conduct trades for in-house development versus outsourcing (e.g., additive manufacturing, brazing, machining, joining, etc.)
Conduct high-level materials failure investigations, own material-related branches of root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
Define the technology roadmap for materials, advancing aerospace materials and manufacturing strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality, to solve technical challenges across the product lifecycle
Mentor and coach senior and junior engineers to ensure the effective application of materials and processes best practices
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Aerospace Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace or materials engineering roles. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and extensive relevant experience will also be considered
Expertise in metallic materials (e.g., stainless steels, nickel, titanium, aluminum alloys) and advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, casting, forging, brazing, or welding)
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and material failure investigations in production environments
Proficiency in material testing methods, aerospace materials standards (ASTM, AMS), and quality systems (AS9100 or NADCAP)
Strong leadership and project management capabilities, including prioritizing and executing in fast-paced environments
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate effectively, and make data-driven decisions to support business objectives
Preferred
Propulsion systems experience, with a focus on materials for high-temperature or high-stress environments
Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing techniques, such as laser powder bed fusion, and process qualification
Expertise in joining methods, such as TIG welding, EB welding, and brazing
Experience establishing allowables and qualification frameworks for aerospace materials, including additive metals
Hands-on laboratory experience with metallography, material characterization tools, and advanced testing equipment
Previous involvement with creating or expanding materials labs or bringing new testing/characterization capabilities online
Benefits
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
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Equity Grants in the Company
Company
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company that provides a propulsion system for space launch, hypersonics, and national security.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434.33MKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesExplorer 1 FundBlackRock
2025-11-18Series E· $100M
2025-11-18Debt Financing· $50M
2024-09-19Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Jablonsky
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-19
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2025-11-24
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