Senior Mission Engineer in Boulder

Energy Jobline ZR; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Mission Engineer to lead external success of SRM products beyond the Ursa Major campus. You will plan and execute flight campaigns, motor qualification testing, and field diagnostics, interfacing with internal disciplines and external partners to ensure mission success.

The role requires 4+ years in mission operations or test engineering, a relevant engineering degree, and willingness to travel up to 50% of the year. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of mission operations, test engineer, or related experience.
• Willing to spend up to 50% of the year traveling for multi-week test campaigns.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and customers.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible for U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact between Ursa Major and customer program manager/flight test lead.
• Shaped test objectives, oversaw execution, interpreted results, and communicated technical insights to customers.
• Ensure execution of test plans and compliance with qualification requirements and hardware work instructions.
• Generate and track program mission objectives/milestones and assist in technical validation.
• Support complex motor/engine operations, including test stand readiness and instrumentation troubleshooting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high‑performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical security demands.

TheSeniorMission Engineer willleadthe external success of SRM products that leave the Ursa Major campus (or other sub campuses).As a Mission Engineer,you willbeplanning and executingflight campaigns, motor qualification campaigns, offsite energetic materialtesting,motor integration, verification, and validation (IV&V). To support these missions,youwill interfacewith various external industry partners, conducting hot fire motor/engine tests, participatein data reviews,supporttroubleshooting efforts related to motor/engine tests, driverocket motor/engine test campaign success,andinterfacewith all relevant internal disciplines to bring those expertise into the field all while advocating and protecting the Ursa Major brand and reputation when conducting operations in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Serveas point of contact between Ursa Major and customer program manager/flight test lead
• Shapetestobjectives, oversee execution, interpret results, comply with test range requirementsandcommunicateclear technical insightsto customers
• Ensure execution of and compliance with test plans, qualification requirementsand hardware work instructions developed by Ursa Major and customers while complying with external test range SOPs
• Generate and track program mission objectives/milestones and assist in thetechnical validation of program milestones andadherence of those objectives throughout the program lifecycle
• Supportcomplex motor/engine operations, including test stand readiness, system checkouts, instrumentation troubleshooting, and field diagnostics
• Generateinternalqualificationtest plans/procedures that follow the program qualification plan and comply with systems engineering to satisfy product requirements
• Obtain and provide data to SRM safety team for the of hazardous shipping documentation of SRM products (i.e.: IHC, FHC, EX) and facilitate the submission process
• Operate and modify launcher platform systems and understand how systems interact with ignition chain of motor/engine
• Support and assist the energetics team in the handling, planning, and execution of testing both on and offsite in support of energetic material classification testing
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4+yearsofmission operations, test engineer, or otherrelevant experience
• Ability to earn trust, build rapport and maintain positive and professional relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and customers
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
• Working knowledge of and hands‑on experience with electrical, fluid, and mechanical systems
• Willing to spend up to50% of the year on travel for multi‑week test and flight campaigns

DesiredExperience

• Master's degree ina relevant technical discipline
• Experience interfacing with DoD programs and partners
• Experience with hazardous operations and system safety
• Experience with qualification efforts on aerospace systems or DoD platforms
• SRM or other propulsion system design, development, or test
• Technical expertise in liquid and/or solid rocket motor/engine manufacturing, integration, or test
• Ability to be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $120,000 - $150,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can'tquantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full‑time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for 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 , Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role. Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. and Permanent ). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. We're an equal‑opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to , , , , , , , veteran, or status. No outside recruiters, please.