Staff Fluid System Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
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 Staff Fluid System Manufacturing Engineer will join the Operations Team, leading development and manufacturing efforts on next-generation products and systems in aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement, scalability, and influencing product development. Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, including technical expertise in fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of complex products is required.
This is an on-site position located out of our Berthoud, Colorado facility.
Responsibilities:
- Own and support manufacturing process development and champion industry best practices
- Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaboration with design engineering, quality, and technical staff
- Accelerate manufacturing capabilities with consideration for quality, capacity, scalability, ergonomics, and automation
- Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process, including prototype builds, documenting work instructions, designing and implementing tooling, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement test procedures to validate product requirements and performance
- Own manufacturing BOMs, routings, process planning, and process change management
- Author manufacturing process documentation appropriate for product maturity and design phase of the program
- Support AI&T infrastructure and growth with a focus on manufacturing readiness
Preferred skills:
- Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 8+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability fluid and electro-mechanical systems
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems
- Experience developing work instructions and process specifications
- Experience with production and test equipment design and operation
- Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly, integration and test
- Hands-on experience in high-growth development and production manufacturing environments
- Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems
- Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing
- Experience with aerospace & defense hardware development lifecycle
- Experience with non-destructive inspection (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, etc.)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $124,000 - $155,000, 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
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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.
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.
From Ursa Major's job posting, checked 29 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 7 questions (1 written).
- 1.Are you a US Citizen?Yes or no
- 2.If you are not a US Citizen, are you a Permanent Resident?Yes or no · optional
- 3.If you are neither a US Citizen nor a Permanent Resident, have you been granted Refugee or Asylum status by the US Government?Yes or no · optional
- 4.Why are you interested in working for Ursa Major?Written answer
- 5.Salary Expectations?Short answer
- 6.Are you comfortable working on programs directly related to US military applications?Yes or no
- 7.Are you able to work onsite at our Berthoud, Colorado office?Yes or no
From Ursa Major's apply page, checked 29 Oct 2026.
About Ursa Major
American-built propulsion: liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.
Experienced in Manufacturing & Technicians?
One profile for every space employer. Companies ask us for people with a specific skill, country or credential: add yours once, and when a role fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Get new Ursa Major roles by email
We check the Ursa Major job board every hour and email you its newest roles each week, plus similar roles at other employers. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
Hiring for Ursa Major? Feature this role for 30 days ($99 for one role, $299 for every open role): a labelled Featured block above the lists and the first roles in the weekly job email.