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Ursa Major

Propulsion systems manufacturer

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201-500 employees
  • B2B
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
Berthoud, CO

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Company mission

To radically transform the aerospace industry.

Our take

Ursa Major designs rocket engines and propulsion solutions. Founded in 2015 by a veteran of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the company set out to democratize aerospace by increasing access to top-quality propulsion.

The launch sector is a crowded one but whilst most industry players are outsourcing engines, Ursa Major builds them in-house. The team’s technical experience has scored impressive customers, ranging from “New Space” startups, to enterprise-level aerospace pioneers, to the U.S. government. In fact, Ursa Major’s “Hadley” rocket engine is to be used by the U.S. Air Force to boost national security.

Moving forwards, Ursa Major will have to prove that it can produce, affordably and reliably, in large quantities. Recent funding will facilitate its development of new engines at a faster rate. The capital will enable operations to scale up and ultimately aid its two-engines-per-week target.

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Benefits

  • Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D.
  • Paid parental and Adoptive Leave.
  • Company stock options.
  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA).
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport, and Pet Insurance.
  • EAP Program.
  • Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k).

Company values

  • They build relationships and value them strongly.
  • They believe communication should be open and transparent.
  • They put others before themselves whenever they can.
  • They are a team.
  • They let others talk while they are busy doing.
  • They find a way to solve a problem when others say it's impossible.
  • They adapt quickly.
  • They get more done with less.
  • They own up to their mistakes.
  • They constantly look for improvement.
  • They take the time to teach.
  • They are all willing to sweep the floors.

Leadership

Joe Laurienti

(CEO)

Previously worked as a Propulsion Engineer for SpaceX and Blue Origin before founding Ursa Major.