Senior Machinist

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted Jun 26, 2026

Est. total comp~$88K–$119K

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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.

Our 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.

You will be part of a fast-paced, focused, and highly cohesive machining team. You will contribute to machining critical hardware and improving the impact that internal machining has on Ursa Major’s knowledge base and engine programs. Ursa Major Technologies seeks to be the best at what we do, and a drive for rapid learning and improvement is expected of the entire team. You will report to the Operations Team.

Responsibilities: • Operate CNC equipment to machine critical, tight-tolerance aerospace components, including 3 and 5 axis mills, mill-turning machines, and live tooling equipped lathes • Program using Hypermill CAM software to produce prototype, R&D, and one-off parts …

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Experience: 6+ years of experience

Skills and tools: Machining, CNC

Preferred 3 items

Clearance and work authorization: Security clearance, US person (ITAR / export control), US citizenship

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Crew department: Drilling

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Machining
Mechanical design and failure analysis
Rock and soil mechanics basics
Motors, gearboxes and torque control
Test planning and data review

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