Senior Program Manufacturing Engineer

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Program Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing lifecycle of solid rocket motor programs, interfacing with Design/Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to ensure robust, producible manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include leading Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, line setup, tooling readiness, and risk mitigation while collaborating with propellant processing, casting, cure, assembly, and integration teams. Colorado-based, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace/defense or similar highly regulated industry.
• Experience with DFM/DFA methodologies and manufacturing readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering responsibility for solid rocket motor programs across the full lifecycle (development to full-rate production).
• Drive DFM and DFA principles early in the design cycle.

Skills

DFM/DFA

MRR ownership

Process capability

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MES

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

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. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Ursa Major's Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing team is growing; we are seeking a Senior Program Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing of solid rocket motors through complete product lifecycles.

Role Overview

The Senior Program Manufacturing Engineer is the primary manufacturing owner for one or more solid rocket motor programs, responsible for driving the product from development through full-rate production. This role serves as the key interface between Manufacturing, Design/Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure robust, producible designs and efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering responsibility for assigned solid rocket motor programs across the full lifecycle: development, qualification, low-rate initial production, and full-rate production.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles early in the design cycle.
• Ensure process capability and yield targets.
• Responsible for Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), line set-up, tooling readiness, and operator training.
• Identify manufacturing risks and opportunities; develop and track mitigation plans and improvement projects.
• Maintain close communication with development and process engineers across multiple areas including propellant processing, case preparation, liner application, casting, cure, assembly, and integration operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, defense, or a similar highly regulated industry.
• Experience with DFM/DFA methodologies and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Demonstrated experience taking hardware from development/prototype builds into stable, repeatable production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solid rocket motors, energetic materials, or propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Active or obtainable security clearance (if required by program).

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $105,000 - $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for 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 - 401k with Company Match

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.