{"id":245391,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ursa-major-senior-materials-engineer","title":"Senior Materials Engineer","company":{"id":58870,"name":"Ursa Major","domain":"ursamajor.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ursa-major","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":79,"open_postings":17,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.824,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":44,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Berthoud, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":108000,"max":135800,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":135800},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AS9100","optional":true},{"name":"AWS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-05T17:28:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T13:13:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":161,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":1,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":160},"description":"The future of aerospace and defense starts here. \n\nUrsa 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. \nOur products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.\nThe Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will support a broad set of manufacturing processes for metals (additive, forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, brazing, anodization, passivation). You will work alongside the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials group to build out a small internal materials lab capable of tackling problems impeding design, development, and test.\nResponsibilities: \nSupport design and manufacturing through materials selection, failure analysis, manufacturing process development, and discrepancy resolution\nAuthor and maintain materials standards and specifications\nCoordinate and/or conduct materials testing in support of development and production needs.\nSupport design and analysis in the selection of materials and proper application of published or empirically derived material data\nReview and establish materials requirements for future programs based on contractual requirements\nWork with manufacturing engineering to develop and maintain design “allowables” for additively manufactured materials\nEngage with suppliers to qualify new materials and processes, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and internal specifications\nPrepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations to communicate findings to internal stakeholders and external partners\nEvaluate trade-offs between in-house testing and outsourced testing, considering cost, schedule, capability, and long-term equipment investment\nRequired Qualifications: \nBachelor's degree in Materials Engineering\n5+ years in a metals materials engineering roles the aerospace industry\nPrevious experience with refectory metals, ceramic, ablative composite, and graphite materials.\nExperience with at least two of the following forgings, additive, wrought product\nExperience with industry standards for materials data analysis (MMPDS)\nExperience with a variety of aerospace metals including nickel based alloys, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys\nPreferred Experience:\nMaster's degree in Materials Science and Engineering\nExperience conducting failure analysis\nExperience with hands on metallography work\nExperience and working knowledge of laser powder bed fusion additive processes\nExperience with joining processes such as welding (EB, TIG) and brazing\nKnowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100), special process standards (AWS D17.1, ASTM, AMS)\nExperience establishing allowable and qualification frameworks for additive metals\nExperience building out materials labs or standing up new test/characterization capabilities \nColorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $108,000 - $135,800, 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. \nClassification: Full-time Exempt\nBenefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)\nUnlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement\nPaid Parental and Adoptive Leave\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nTax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)\nEmployer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D\nAdditional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport\nEAP Program\nRetirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match\nHow To Apply: \nInterested 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.\nNOTE: 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.\nMust be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).\nEligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. \nWe’re an equal-opportunity employer. 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