Senior Mission Integration Engineer

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Berthoud seeks a Senior Mission Integration Engineer to ensure customer mission success through engine delivery and support. The role requires strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and hands-on aerospace experience, with approximately 30% travel for test campaigns. The annual salary range is $118,000 to $140,000, alongside comprehensive benefits, including unlimited PTO and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Passion for mission success and customer relationships.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer contract execution starting at engine delivery.
• Act as main contact for customer's program manager.
• Lead integration and testing efforts at customer sites.

Skills

Customer relationship development

Problem resolution

Hands-on aerospace hardware experience

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Aerospace propulsion systems knowledge

Job 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 national security demands.

The Senior Mission Integration Engineer is central to customer mission success starting with engine delivery and contract execution through flight. You will be the engine technical expert on‑site to assist customers with integration, operation, testing and flight of Ursa engines. Typical assignments include acting as the point of contact for customer integration and contract maintenance, establishing and ensuring compliance to the Interface Control Document (ICD), authoring and executing integrated test procedures, engine inspections, hardware troubleshooting, briefing technical issues to the customer and providing overall program status, and multi‑week test and flight campaigns on‑location. A successful candidate will be eager to learn about rocket engines, enjoy hands‑on work and solving complex problems, enjoy work‑related travel, and be comfortable communicating technical and programmatic information to customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer contract execution starting at customer engine build and delivery
• Act as the day‑to‑day point of contact for the customer’s program manager and propulsion lead
• Lead customer status updates and milestone reviews for both programmatic and technical content
• Present and provide technical review in customer meetings and integration reviews
• Ensure execution of and compliance to the Interface Control Document (ICD) from Ursa and Customers
• Become a subject matter expert on vehicle propulsion systems and Ursa engines
• Travel to customer sites and lead engine integration, supporting checkouts, and assist in test and flight campaigns
• Review data from engine tests to support fast‑paced customer test campaigns
• Troubleshoot engine and component hardware issues in the field, develop solutions with the Ursa team and customer, and lead implementation
• Identify and implement engine improvements focused on customer needs, risk reduction, and end‑use

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Passion for developing customer relationships and ensuring mission success
• Attention to detail, curiosity, and relentless in resolving problems
• Hands‑on experience with aerospace hardware
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, startup environment
• Willing to spend 30% of the year on travel for multi‑week test and flight campaigns

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine manufacturing, integration, or test
• Technical expertise in vehicle stage systems and propulsion fluid systems
• Flight or test operational experience
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and requirements
• Experience in systems engineering and requirements verification
• Experience in a mission assurance role
• Demonstrated leadership in a customer‑facing role
• Prior experience as a project or team lead with a focus on managing schedules and delegating tasks appropriately

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $118,000‑$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.

Benefits Include

• 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 – Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
• Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking “Submit Application”. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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.

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. No outside recruiters, please.