Senior Machinist, Solid Missile Systems

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Job Description

Senior Machinist Solid Missile Systems

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Berthoud CO USA
In-Office
34-44 Hourly
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
Powering the future of defense and aerospace. Fly More. Fly Faster.
The Role
The Sr. Machinist will operate CNC equipment collaborate on component manufacturability and maintain machining tools in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Sr. SMS Machinist will be part of a fast-paced focused and highly cohesive Solid Missile Systems team. You will contribute to machining critical hardware and improving the impact that internal machining has on Ursa Major’s knowledge base and solid motor program. 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. This role will report to the SMS Manufacturing Engineering Team.

Weekday Shift

Responsibilities:

  • Be the primary owner of the SMS machining center.
  • Consult with Design and Manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability of components.
  • Operate CNC equipment to machine critical tight-tolerance development aerospace components.
  • Run & maintain equipment including 3 and 5 axis mills mill-turning machines and live tooling equipped lathes. Currently sitting at TL-1 VF-4 and VT-650. Additional machines to come as product catalogue expands.
  • Produce & inspect prototype R&D and one-off parts.
  • Support high paced output of development hardware reworks and part modifications
  • Assistance with all shop related operations including tooling & work holding creation & procurement equipment cleaning & maintenance etc.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience in a machining environment
  • Experience operating CNC equipment (lathe or mill)
  • Demonstrated critical thinker with attention to detail

Desired Experience:

  • General understanding of GD&T
  • Experience in an aerospace machining environment is a plus
  • Familiar with common inspection tools and how to use them
  • General understanding of machining strategies and tooling

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role which is $34.00 - $44.00/hour determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits

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
  • Equity Grants in the Company

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.
 
US CITIZENSHIP PERMANENT RESIDENCY REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
 
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.
 

Top Skills

3 Axis Mills
5 Axis Mills
Cnc Equipment
Live Tooling Equipped Lathes
Mill-Turning Machines

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The Company
Berthoud CO
330 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space hypersonic applications and missile systems. 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.

Why Work With Us

We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences building a culture of inclusion and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.

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Most employees work on-site with some positions allowing hybrid and/or remote work.

Typical time on-site: None
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04/02/2026

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