Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer, Spacecraft

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

Disability & life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a skilled systems engineer to own spacecraft propulsion requirements from concept through to production. You will work within the technical organization to develop, verify, and validate propulsion hardware and overall system architecture in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading requirements development, verification planning, design reviews, and risk assessments while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with analysis, test, and design teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace system design or related system-level roles.
• Strong organization and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define, verify, and maintain requirements for in-space propulsion components and systems.
• Create and manage system engineering tools and processes.
• Coordinate with analysis and test teams to ensure verification activities meet requirements.

Skills

5+ years aerospace systems design

Organization skills

Trust & relationship building

Diversity & inclusion

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a skilled systems engineer to own spacecraft propulsion requirements from concept through to production. You will work within the technical organization to develop, verify, and validate propulsion hardware and overall system architecture in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading requirements development, verification planning, design reviews, and risk assessments while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with analysis, test, and design teams to