Part-Time Chief Materials & Processes Engineer

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tax-advantage accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and long-term disability

Life, AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Emergency medical transport

EAP program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Part-Time Chief Materials and Processes Engineer to lead materials strategy across propulsion programs. You will own material design curves, oversee data-driven qualification efforts, and guide testing and validation with a focus on high-impact, strategic decisions rather than day-to-day tasks.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in materials and processes, with responsibilities spanning standards, failure investigations, and liaison with analysis and design teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering field and 15+ years aerospace materials experience.
• Hands-on expertise with aerospace metals and processes including additve manufacturing, welding, brazing, and heat treatment.
• Experience establishing material allowables and S-N curves for aerospace applications.
• Leadership in failure analysis and durable corrective actions.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems and standards (AS9100, NADCAP, AMS, AWS, MMPDS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ultimate materials and processes SME for Ursa Major.
• Own and pioneer material design curves and data frameworks enabling structural analysis and certification.
• Architect and oversee process development for material curves.
• Define and approve enterprise-wide materials standards and policies including new materials and joining methods.
• Lead or oversee failure investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor engineers in data-based decision making and materials testing.

Skills

Material curves

Aerospace materials

Failure analysis

Statistical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Additive manufacturing

Welding

Brazing

Heat treatment

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Part-Time Chief Materials and Processes Engineer to lead materials strategy across propulsion programs. You will own material design curves, oversee data-driven qualification efforts, and guide testing and validation with a focus on high-impact, strategic decisions rather than day-to-day tasks.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in materials and processes, with responsibilities spanning standards, failure investigations, and liaison with analysis and design teams to