Senior Propulsion Technician Job Berthoud Colorado USA,Engineering

Location: Berthoud

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 acrosspropulsion programs. Senior Propulsion Technicians work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations leadership to resolve high-risk hardware issues and improve propulsionbuild 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 wecan'tquantify 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.