Senior Systems Engineer in Boulder

Energy Jobline ZR; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

401k with company match

EAP program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer within the SMS Systems & Mission Team to drive safety, reliability, and risk management for propulsion systems. You will work with systems engineering, mission operations, design, test, manufacturing, and programs to develop robust safety strategies and ensure mission success.

You will also own the relationship with DoD Safety Review Boards and help shape hazard classifications and risk management across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering field relevant to aerospace.
• 4+ years of experience in system safety, mission assurance, or systems engineering.
• Experience with solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, launch vehicles, or defense aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with risk analysis methods (FMEA, FHA, probabilistic risk assessment).
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards (MIL-STD-882).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mission assurance processes to ensure product reliability, safety, and performance.
• Own relationship with Weapon Safety Boards and support motor qualification plans and test reports for WSESRB, JSWRB, and similar boards.
• Own inputs to Interim Hazard Classification (IHC) and Final Hazard Classification (FHC) planning, execution and approval.
• Establish and maintain best practices for risk-register management across programs and products.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to reduce product risk and develop system safety requirements.
• Perform system-level failure assessments (FMEA, FHA) to inform design and risk tracking.
• Establish end-to-end product lifecycle plans including handling restrictions, demilitarization, and disposal.
• Assist with flight test range safe execution planning.
• Lead failure investigations.
• Perform reliability assessments for motor products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

System safety

Mission assurance

Systems engineering

Propulsion systems

Risk analysis

Aerospace standards MIL-STD-882

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field

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.

Ursa Major is seeking a SeniorSystemsEngineerwithin the SMS Systems & Mission Team to creatively drive safety, reliability, and risk management solutions for our propulsion systems. This roleis responsible forthe safe design and operation of our fieldedrocket motors to ensure they meet the highest standards of performance and safety. You will work cross-functionally with systems engineering, mission operations, design, test, manufacturing, and program teams to develop robust product safety strategies and ensure successful mission execution.You will also own the relationship between Ursa Major and DoD Safety Review Boards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mission assurance processes to ensure product reliability,safety,and performance

• Own the Ursa Major relationship withbranch specific Weapon Safety Boardsandassistwith authoring & presenting motor qualification plans & test reports for WSESRB, JSWRB, etc.approval

• Owntechnical inputs toInterim Hazard Classification (IHC) & Final Hazard Classification (FHC) planning, execution and approval for motor shipments and fielding

• Establish andmaintainbest practices for risk register management across different programs and products; present both internally and externally asrequired

• Work with design and product teams to find creative and efficient solutions to engineering challenges thatultimately reduceproduct risk; develop system safety requirements for product design

• Perform system-level failure assessments (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Hazard Analysis (FHA), etc.) to inform system design and risk tracking

• Establish plans forend-to-endproductlifecycle,includingbut not limited toanyrequiredhandling restrictions, demilitarization, anddisposal

• Assistwith flight test range safeexecution planning

• Lead failure investigations

• Perform reliability assessments for motor products

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,Systems Engineeringor a related field

• 4+ years of experience in system safety, mission assurance, or systems engineering

• Experience with solid rocket motors, ignition systems, propulsion systems, launch vehicles, or defense aerospace programs

• Experience with risk analysis methods (FMEA, FHA, probabilistic risk assessment)

• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (MIL-STD-882, etc.)

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers

• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance

Desired Experience

• Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

• Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements development and verification

• Hands-on experience with testing and validation of high-performance hardware

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $130,000 - $163,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify 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.