Ursa Major

👀 At a Glance

Company Name: Ursa Major
Location: Berthoud, CO
Shop Type: OEM Manufacturer
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Hypersonics, Space Propulsion
Typical Work: Prototype → Production | Mission-Critical Components
Machining Capabilities: 3-axis, 5-axis, Mill-Turn, Multi-Axis
Materials: Titanium, Inconel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Certifications: ITAR Compliant
Shift Environment: Day Shift, Weekend Shift (3x12s), Night Shift as Needed

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🛰 About Ursa Major

Ursa Major is an aerospace propulsion company headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado. As the only independent manufacturer of advanced rocket engines in the U.S., Ursa Major supports space launch, hypersonics, and missile systems with high-performance, reliable propulsion solutions.

Inside the shop, machinists play a vital role in turning exotic materials and complex 5-axis programs into launch-ready hardware. From tight-tolerance rocket engine parts to high-velocity production work, the team is responsible for some of the most advanced CNC machining in the aerospace and defense industries.

Whether you're shaping titanium nozzles or troubleshooting a DMG Mori mill-turn machine, every part you touch matters.

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🔧 The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Ursa Major work on:

• Part Types: Precision engine components, combustion chambers, nozzles, turbomachinery, and test hardware
• Production Style: Low-volume, high-mix — from R&D prototypes to mission-critical hardware
• Typical Tolerances: ±0.001" or tighter depending on component
• Programming & Setup: Mix of programmer-run jobs and machinist-led setups (depending on role)
• Materials Machined: Titanium, Inconel (nickel superalloys), Stainless Steel, Aluminum

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🛠 Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 5-axis)
• CNC Turning / Mill-Turn
• Multi-Axis Machining
• Aerospace Prototype & Production Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing

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🏗 CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis / Advanced Machines

• DMG Mori 5-axis machining centers
• DMG Mori mill-turn machines

CNC Mills

• DMG Mori monoBLOCK series (5-axis)

CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn

• DMG Mori NT and NZ series machines

Support Equipment

• On-machine probing, deburring stations, workholding systems, inspection tools

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💻 Software & Programming

CAM Software: hyperMILL
CAD Software: SolidWorks, NX (as applicable)
Inspection/Programming Systems: On-machine probing, CMM, manual inspection tools

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🧪 Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Ursa Major maintains strict quality standards supported by:

• Certifications: ITAR Compliant
• Inspection Equipment: CMMs, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators
• Quality Processes: First Article Inspection, In-Process Inspection, Final Part Validation, 5S & Safety

Machinists work in a process-driven, well-documented environment with clear expectations for precision and consistency.

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💬 Why Machinists Choose to Work at Ursa Major

Machinists here value:

• A clean, high-tech environment focused on real aerospace work
• Working with advanced materials and cutting-edge CNC technology
• Respect for technical expertise and a voice in process development
• Access to modern DMG Mori equipment and premium tooling
• Competitive pay, equity, and relocation support
• A mission that matters — building engines that power space and defense

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📌 Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Ursa Major is currently hiring for:

• Lead CNC Machinist – Weekend Shift (DMG Mori / hyperMILL)

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Ursa Major below