Senior Systems Engineer at Ursa Major

The journey to space starts with the propulsion.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will help define success at Ursa Major Technologies! You will leverage your experience to help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support the leads of all major programs in defining, validating, and maintaining requirements.
• Build system-level qualification plans for liquid rocket engines and propulsion systems.
• Track requirement verification status through product development and qualification.
• Review test and analysis plans and reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met.
• Perform system-level trade studies and analyses (ex. Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), building fluid system models) to develop system architecture concepts, with engine leads.
• Develop system support documentation including customer-facing specifications.
• Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure system-level risks.
• Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance at program reviews.
• Create and manage system engineering tools and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to others throughout the engineering organization and Systems Engineering to advance their systems engineering proficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area).
• 5+ years’ experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements validation and verification, failure and risk assessments.
• Willingness to mentor and lead other engineers through entire design and development lifecycle
• Demonstrated organization skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.

Desired Experience:

• M.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area).
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.
• Experience with Visio or other schematic software.
• Familiarity with government and DoD contracts and specifications, including flight certification or range safety processes.
• Experience with storable propellants, cryogens, catalyst beds, liquid rocket engines, and/or hazardous ground support systems

Benefits Include:

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

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000 - $140,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits