Senior Propulsion Maintenance Engineer – Predictive Analytics

Ursa Major; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life

Emergency Medical Transport

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado seeks a Maintenance Engineer to develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for Solid Rocket Motor equipment, covering Inert and Energetics operations, to maximize uptime and safe production. You will work on the shop floor in Fort Collins, CO, with close ties to production and quality teams.

The role blends hands-on maintenance with planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, and asset management, aligning activities with build schedules and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline) required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing engineering, or reliability engineering preferred; aerospace or defense manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with Solid Rocket Motor, energetics, or other hazardous materials environments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems; familiarity with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for all critical manufacturing equipment used for Solid Rocket manufacturing of Inerts and Energetics operations.
• Prepare maintenance reports and keep detailed records of equipment maintenance and repairs; aid audits and inspections by internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform routine PM tasks directly on equipment (mechanical, basic electrical, and system-level checks).
• Coordinate advanced or specialized PM activities with OEMs and third-party service providers, including scheduling and overseeing on-site work.
• Create, standardize, and maintain equipment-specific maintenance SOPs and work instructions for all PM and routine inspection activities.
• Identify, track, and execute all required PMs across the Solid Rocket business, including safety and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Preventive Maintenance Planning

Predictive Maintenance

Condition Monitoring

Documentation & SOPs

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado seeks a Maintenance Engineer to develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for Solid Rocket Motor equipment, covering Inert and Energetics operations, to maximize uptime and safe production. You will work on the shop floor in Fort Collins, CO, with close ties to production and quality teams.

The role blends hands-on maintenance with planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, and asset management, aligning activities with build schedules and