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Materials Developer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will ...

Senior Materials Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$108K - $135K/yr

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will ...

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will ...

Apply Early

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will ...

Apply Early

Principal Materials Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

As a Principal Materials & Processes Engineer at Ursa Major, you are a recognized technical leader responsible for shaping and advancing materials and processes strategies across major programs. You ...

Staff Materials Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

As a Staff Materials & Process Engineer at Ursa Major, you are an advanced technical leader and recognized expert in your domain. You will independently lead and execute complex M&P projects and ...

$106K - $145K/yr

As a Materials and Processes Engineer, Sr in the Parts, Materials and Processes (PMP) group of Specialty Systems Engineering working in National Security Space - Global Communications and Navigation ...

Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor ... Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further ...

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What is the difference between Materials Developer vs Materials Scientist?

AspectMaterials DeveloperMaterials Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or higher degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, manufacturing settingsResearch labs, academia, industry research divisions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D firms, product developmentUniversities, research institutions, industry R&D
Common Search & ComparisonMaterials Developer vs Materials Scientist

Materials Developers focus on creating and optimizing materials for specific applications, often working closely with product teams. Materials Scientists conduct fundamental research to understand material properties and behaviors, often in academic or research settings. While both roles require a background in materials science, Developers are more application-oriented, whereas Scientists focus on foundational research.

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Infographic showing various Materials Developer job openings in Colorado as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 82% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.
Senior Materials Engineer

Senior Materials Engineer

Ursa Major

Berthoud, CO

$108K - $135K/yr

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

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.

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development programs, enabling Ursa Major to sell engines and develop advanced next generation engines. You will support a broad set of manufacturing processes for metals (additive, forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, brazing, anodization, passivation). You will work alongside the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials group to build out a small internal materials lab capable of tackling problems impeding design, development, and test.

Responsibilities:  

  • Support design and manufacturing through materials selection, failure analysis, manufacturing process development, and discrepancy resolution
  • Author and maintain materials standards and specifications
  • Coordinate and/or conduct materials testing in support of development and production needs.
  • Support design and analysis in the selection of materials and proper application of published or empirically derived material data
  • Review and establish materials requirements for future programs based on contractual requirements
  • Work with manufacturing engineering to develop and maintain design "allowables" for additively manufactured materials
  • Engage with suppliers to qualify new materials and processes, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and internal specifications
  • Prepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations to communicate findings to internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Evaluate trade-offs between in-house testing and outsourced testing, considering cost, schedule, capability, and long-term equipment investment

Required Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering
  • 5+ years in a metals materials engineering roles the aerospace industry
  • Experience with at least two of the following forgings, additive, wrought product
  • Experience with industry standards for materials data analysis (MMPDS)
  • Experience with a variety of aerospace metals including nickel based alloys, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys

Preferred Experience:

  • Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering
  • Experience conducting failure analysis
  • Experience with hands on metallography work
  • Experience and working knowledge of laser powder bed fusion additive processes
  • Experience with joining processes such as welding (EB, TIG) and brazing
  • Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100), special process standards (AWS D17.1, ASTM, AMS)
  • Experience establishing allowable and qualification frameworks for additive metals
  • Experience building out materials labs or standing up new test/characterization capabilities 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $108,000 - $135,800, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Exempt