Senior Controls Engineer
Ursa Major
| Company | Ursa Major |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Berthoud |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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. As a Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Ursa Major, you will help drive the design, implementation, and upkeep of custom automation tools and SCADA connectivity through our propulsion systems manufacturing processes, test infrastructure, and facility. You will be highly collaborative with Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering, as well as Safety, and Digital Operations teams.
The role will focus on development of new test systems, retrofits, and results databasing. PLC programming, HMI development, electrical panel design, and instrumentation integration will be key. You will implement solutions that enable plant connectivity and real-time decision making with a focus on operator experience.
Responsibilities:
Gain understanding of subassembly function, assembly, and test requirements to establish workflow and data collection requirements
Collaborate throughout the specification, design, and deployment of automated production systems as the primary automation and controls stakeholder
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Contribute to internal controls standards and requirements documentation
Produce safety-first PLC code & HMIs for production with a focus on operator experience and provide troubleshooting and diagnostics dashboards
Code must be well organized, commented, and maintainable
Develop code blocks that are to be designed for reuse with standardized devices
Program and configure facility automation and SCADA applications, connecting to standard networking and databasing configurations
Create electrical schematics and oversee the build of new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant. Select electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.
Minimum Requirements:
5+ years experience working with industrial automation hardware and software
Experience with Siemens PLCs or similar (Allen Bradley, Beckoff, B&R, etc.)
Experience developing in Ignition or similar (Wonderwear, Thingworx, Grafana, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time
Experience developing safety-monitored controls for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs)
Preferred Experience:
Bachelors’ degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical experience
Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
Experience completing system LOPA
Experience in hardware-focused organization with hands-on hardware production, development, and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Experience developing recipe engines, allowing engineers to enter new automated routines without altering base code
Understanding or experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems
Experience working with hazardous materials, high pressures, and cryogenic systems
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $137,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills,
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