Senior Mission Engineer - Rocket Propulsion Field Campaigns

Ursa Major; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Mission Engineer to lead external success of solid rocket motors and propulsion systems. You will plan and execute flight campaigns, motor qualification tests, and offsite energetic material testing, interfacing with external partners and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant operations in the field.

You will manage test objectives, data reviews, and troubleshooting, while safeguarding Ursa Major's brand and reputation during field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 4+ years in mission operations, test engineering, or related experience.
• Ability to build trust with cross-functional stakeholders and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills for fast-paced development.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, fluid, and mechanical systems.
• Up to 50% travel for multi-week campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact between Ursa Major and customer flight test leads.
• Define test objectives, oversee execution, interpret results, and communicate insights.
• Ensure adherence to test plans, qualification requirements, and SOPs.
• Develop program milestones and assist in technical validation throughout the lifecycle.
• Support motor/engine operations, stand readiness, instrumentation, and diagnostics.
• Create qualification test plans following the program qualification plan.
• Provide data to SRM safety for hazardous shipping documentation and submissions.
• Operate and modify launcher platform systems and ignition chains.
• Assist energetics team with testing on- and offsite for energetic material classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Ursa Major in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Mission Engineer to lead external success of solid rocket motors and propulsion systems. You will plan and execute flight campaigns, motor qualification tests, and offsite energetic material testing, interfacing with external partners and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant operations in the field.

You will manage test objectives, data reviews, and troubleshooting, while safeguarding Ursa Major's brand and reputation during field activities.