Senior Systems Engineer – Hypersonic Propulsion & MBSE Lead

Ursa Major; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 166,000; 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

Job summary

Ursa Major in Fort Collins, Colorado, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of hypersonic propulsion systems. This role requires expertise in systems engineering, with responsibilities for defining and managing system-level requirements, conducting validation and verification processes, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation of $133,000 - $166,000 based on experience and education, and a range of benefits including unlimited PTO, medical insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace systems.
• Proven ability to manage requirements and verification for multi-disciplinary systems.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships across technical and customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition, validation, and maintenance of system-level requirements for hypersonic engines and vehicles.
• Develop and own qualification and verification plans at the system level.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Organizational skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Ursa Major in Fort Collins, Colorado, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of hypersonic propulsion systems. This role requires expertise in systems engineering, with responsibilities for defining and managing system-level requirements, conducting validation and verification processes, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation of $133,000 - $166,000 based on experience and education, and a range of benefits including unlimited PTO, medical insurance, and retirement plans.