Senior Propulsion Technician

Ursa Major Technologies; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and Long Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D

Additional Benefit Options Including 1

EAP Program

Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with 1

Job summary

Ursa Major Technologies in Colorado is seeking a Senior Propulsion Technician to lead complex propulsion system builds and engine-level integrations. You will diagnose multi-disciplinary failures and act as SME across programs, mentoring technicians and guiding high-risk propulsion projects.

Join a team that partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to improve build processes, validate readiness for major milestones, and drive corrective actions through data-driven root-cause

Qualifications

• 5+ years of propulsion, aerospace, or complex high-consequence hardware experience.
• Mastery of propulsion system architecture and fluid systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot integrated system-level failures.
• Experience supporting development campaigns and complex test operations.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influence capability.
• Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex propulsion system builds and engine-level integrations
• Diagnose and resolve multi-disciplinary system failures
• Serve as cross-program SME on propulsion systems and high-risk processes
• Lead technical root cause investigations in partnership with ME and Engineering
• Provide advanced mentorship and skill development for technicians
• Support non-standard builds and rapid development efforts
• Identify systemic process weaknesses and drive corrective improvements
• Validate technical readiness for major integration or test milestones

Skills

Propulsion system architecture

Fluid systems

System-level troubleshooting

Development campaigns & tests

Cross-functional communication

Mentorship & leadership

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.

The Senior Propulsion Technician serves as a senior technical leader within Build Operations, supporting development and production propulsion hardware. This role owns complex integration activities, leads technical troubleshooting efforts, and provides advanced system-level expertise across propulsion programs. Senior Propulsion Technicians work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations leadership to resolve high-risk hardware issues and improve propulsion build processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead complex propulsion system builds and engine-level integrations
• Diagnose and resolve multi-disciplinary system failures
• Serve as cross-program SME on propulsion systems and high-risk processes
• Lead technical root cause investigations in partnership with ME and Engineering
• Provide advanced mentorship and skill development for technicians
• Support non-standard builds and rapid development efforts
• Identify systemic process weaknesses and drive corrective improvements
• Validate technical readiness for major integration or test milestones

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of propulsion, aerospace, or complex high-consequence hardware experience
• Demonstrated mastery of propulsion system architecture and fluid systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot integrated system-level failures
• Experience supporting development campaigns and complex test operations
• Strong cross-functional communication and influence capability
• Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership experience

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $35.00- $44.00/hour, 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 Non-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.