Senior Systems Engineer, Mission Assurance & Propulsion

Ursa Major; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to critically drive safety, reliability, and risk management across propulsion systems. You will own design and operation of fielded motors and collaborate with DoD safety boards to ensure compliance and mission success.

You will work with cross-functional teams in systems engineering, mission operations, design, test, manufacturing, and programs to develop robust safety strategies and ensure safe mission execution for advanced propulsion hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or 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.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (MIL-STD-882).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mission assurance processes to ensure product reliability, safety, and performance.
• Own relationship with DoD Safety Review Boards and assist with authoring motor qualification plans and test reports for WSESRB, JSWRB, etc. approvals.
• Own planning and execution of Interim Hazard Classification (IHC) & Final Hazard Classification (FHC) for motor shipments and fielding.
• Establish and maintain risk register practices across programs; present findings internally and externally as required.
• Work with design and product teams to reduce product risk and develop system safety requirements.
• Perform system-level failure analyses (FMEA, FHA) to inform design and risk tracking.
• Plan end-to-end product lifecycle responsibilities, including handling, demilitarization, and disposal.
• Assist with flight test range safe execution planning and lead failure investigations.
• Conduct reliability assessments for motor products.

Skills

System safety

Mission assurance

Risk analysis (FMEA/FHA)

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to critically drive safety, reliability, and risk management across propulsion systems. You will own design and operation of fielded motors and collaborate with DoD safety boards to ensure compliance and mission success.

You will work with cross-functional teams in systems engineering, mission operations, design, test, manufacturing, and programs to develop robust safety strategies and ensure safe mission execution for advanced propulsion hardware.