Senior Systems Safety Engineer – Propulsion Safety Leader

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado seeks a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead explosive safety and system safety across propulsion programs. You will ensure compliance with safety requirements, work with interdisciplinary teams, and drive safety culture throughout the lifecycle of complex propulsion systems.

The role requires a STEM degree with at least 8 years in safety or systems engineering, the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, and a proven track record in aerospace safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years in system or safety engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience in propulsion or aerospace safety programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering hardware and schematics for fault tolerance and safety compliance.
• Maintain and evolve ESMP.
• Review test procedures to ensure safety controls are implemented.
• Collaborate across all engineering teams to mitigate hazards and embed safety throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with management and regulatory bodies from initiation to decommissioning.
• Oversee EHS training programs and safety-related permits.
• Lead safety program design assessments and safety initiatives for propulsion programs.
• Communicate with customers, regulators, subcontractors, and vendors on safety matters.
• Prepare Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Briefs for reviews.
• Ensure alignment with safety approvals and participate in Safety Review Board.
• Document safety analyses and product architecture interactions with engineering teams.

Skills

System Safety

Explosive Safety

Electrical Engineering

Software/Firmware Engineering

Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado seeks a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead explosive safety and system safety across propulsion programs. You will ensure compliance with safety requirements, work with interdisciplinary teams, and drive safety culture throughout the lifecycle of complex propulsion systems.

The role requires a STEM degree with at least 8 years in safety or systems engineering, the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, and a proven track record in aerospace safety programs.