Senior Carpenter

The role

The Aerospace Senior Facilities Carpenter will construct, modify, and maintain facilities that support rocket engine manufacturing and testing. This role involves supporting manufacturing equipment installations and general facility operations across manufacturing, laboratory, office, and outdoor environments.

What you will do

• Construct, modify, and maintain offices, laboratories, manufacturing spaces, cleanrooms, conference rooms, and support facilities
• Install, repair and modify metal stud framing, wood framing, drywall, insulation, suspended ceilings, FRP panels, wall protection systems, and architectural finishes
• Install commercial doors, frames, door hardware, windows, storefront systems, overhead doors, and specialty access systems
• Design, build and install cabinetry, shelving, workstations, benches, storage systems, and custom facility improvements
• Construct equipment platforms, mezzanines, safety barriers, partitions, equipment enclosures, structural support systems, and equipment foundations
• Support manufacturing equipment installations and relocations including anchoring, precision layout, rigging support, and structural modifications
• Coordinate and oversee construction contractors, millwork installers, painters, flooring contractors, and specialty trades
• Perform day-to-day facilities maintenance across manufacturing, laboratory, office, and outdoor environments
• Maintain accurate CMMS work orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, and asset documentation
• Perform general facilities operations including grounds maintenance, snow removal, material handling, and facility event support

Required qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial or industrial carpentry, facility construction, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of commercial construction methods, metal stud framing, drywall systems, doors and hardware, finish carpentry, and architectural systems
• Experience using commercial carpentry equipment, woodworking tools, and construction equipment
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, engineering plans, construction documents, and shop drawings
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments
• Experience constructing or modifying cleanrooms, manufacturing spaces, or controlled environments
• Experience installing commercial doors, frames, hardware, storefront systems, and overhead doors
• Experience with acoustical ceilings, FRP systems, architectural specialties, and wall protection systems
• Experience with light millwright work, including machinery installation, anchoring, alignment support, and equipment assembly
• Experience with rigging, machinery installation, equipment relocation, and the safe operation of lifting equipment
• Welding and light fabrication experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Forklift, boom lift, and scissor lift certification
• Experience using CMMS/work order management software

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. The company designs and develops cutting-edge rocket engines and propulsion solutions.