Ursa Major

Ursa Major crafts natural skin care products made with healthy ingredients and robust formulations.

11-50 employees

Founded 2009

Food and Beverage

Private Company

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Remote-First Company

This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere.

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This position is available to work remote from within the United States or on-site/hybrid in BerthoudColorado.Full-TimeAerospace and DefensePosted

Staff GNC Analysis Engineer

Design, implement, and maintain flight GNC systems for aerospace applications
Translate GNC requirements into models and into efficient, reliable embedded software
Develop and execute simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance
Coordinate with design to ensure that vehicle design parameters align with control system requirements
Support system integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test activities
Analyze test and flight data to assess performance and drive improvements
Contribute to requirements definition, verification, and traceability for GNC functions
Identify and mitigate technical risks through analysis, testing, and peer review
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical design, avionics, software, and test engineers
Document designs, analyses, and test results for internal and external stakeholders

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About Ursa Major

Ursa Major is building the future of American aerospace propulsion. You will join a team pioneering rocket engine development for defense and space. We provide essential, reliable domestic rocket propulsion for critical national security demands. Our flight-proven engines power hypersonic missions and satellite launches. We deliver robust solutions to government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial space companies. Join us in shaping the next generation of aerospace technology.

How We Work

You will thrive in a culture of open communication and collaborative problem-solving. We emphasize transparency and a "no ego" approach to our work. We value results, respect, and resilience in every team member. You will take significant responsibility and ownership of your projects. We offer a flexible work schedule, and many positions allow hybrid or remote work. The Senior FPGA Verification Engineer role is remote-first.

Engineering at Ursa Major

You will engineer advanced rocket propulsion systems, from design to flight. Our team develops liquid rocket engines like Hadley and Draper, plus solid rocket motors. We also craft propulsion for satellite maneuvering and launch vehicles. You will leverage cutting-edge additive manufacturing (3D printing) for rapid production. This role involves complex verification of ASIC/FPGA designs for avionics systems. You will architect test benches and ensure functionality for critical aerospace applications. We use SystemVerilog UVM, COCOTB, and Python-based HDL simulations. Your work directly impacts the performance and reliability of our flight-proven engines. We've conducted over 100,000 seconds of hotfire testing.

Why Join Us

Drive the development of flight-proven rocket propulsion systems for critical missions.
Contribute to a team that has delivered over 100 engines and achieved 10 successful hypersonic flights.
Work in a transparent, collaborative environment where you own significant projects.
Enjoy unlimited PTO and equity grants, directly aligning your success with the company's growth.

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave.
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave.
Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA/FSA options available.
Employer Paid Coverage: Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401k with company match.
Equity Grants: Own a piece of our future success.

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