Ursa Major
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Ursa Major?
Frequently Asked Questions
Ursa Major has physical offices in Berthoud, Colorado; Youngstown, Ohio; and Washington, D.C. As an innovative aerospace manufacturing company, most of our employees work on-site, allowing them to work hands-on with hardware, stay close to testing operations, and directly support manufacturing. Some roles offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements, depending on the position.
While our work is important, we are committed to flexibility that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life.
What People Are Saying About Ursa Major
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Recovery Time: Policies include unlimited PTO plus company‑wide breaks in July and at year‑end, creating predictable opportunities to disconnect between busy project phases. These structured pauses can help offset sprints common in a scaling hardware environment.
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Flexible Scheduling: Careers materials and role descriptions indicate flexible hours and remote or hybrid options in specific positions. Actual scheduling flexibility appears to be role‑dependent, with more options in certain engineering or corporate roles.
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Supportive Culture: Work is often described as energizing with strong learning and ownership, supported by a culture that emphasizes results, respect, and resilience. Wellbeing perks such as an onsite gym, team workouts, and community events can reinforce balance.
Ursa Major's Benefits
Offers generous PTO
Ursa has an unlimited PTO policy with 2 required weeks off during which the company closes (one in December and one in July).
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
With our unlimited PTO policy, sick days are covered!
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Utilizes company-wide vacation
Summer and Winter paid breaks.
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Ursa periodically has social events to celebrate holidays, qualifications, and sometimes just for fun!
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers team workouts
Offers wellness programs
Provides access to an onsite gym
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
