Propulsion Systems Engineer - MBSE & Risk Analysis

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

EAP Program

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Systems Engineer to help verify propulsion systems meet requirements across programs. You will leverage your experience to ensure designs perform as needed for customers.

You will develop MBSE models, perform risk analyses, and mentor junior engineers while interfacing with management and customers at program reviews. This role offers a challenging, collaborative environment and a clear path to impact.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 1–3 years in aerospace systems engineering: design reviews, validation & verification, risk analyses.
• Demonstrated organization skills.
• Ability to earn trust and sustain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support program leads in defining, validating, and maintaining requirements.
• Build system-level qualification plans for Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs).
• Track requirement verification status through development and qualification.
• Review test plans and reports to confirm requirement compliance.
• Develop FMEA, PFMEA, ASIA and other system documents for SRM programs.
• Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own risks to closure.
• Develop MBSE models of SRM systems.
• Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance.
• Create and manage system engineering tools and processes.
• Provide technical guidance to systems engineering associates.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Verification

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

MBSE

Cameo

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Systems Engineer to help verify propulsion systems meet requirements across programs. You will leverage your experience to ensure designs perform as needed for customers.

You will develop MBSE models, perform risk analyses, and mentor junior engineers while interfacing with management and customers at program reviews. This role offers a challenging, collaborative environment and a clear path to impact.