Staff Systems Engineer: Safety & Reliability - Unlimited PTO

Ursa Major Technologies; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major Technologies seeks a Staff Systems Engineer to drive safety, reliability, and risk management for propulsion systems. You will own end-to-end safety strategies and collaborate with design, test, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure mission success.

You will coordinate with DoD Safety Review Boards and cross-functional partners to develop robust system safety requirements and manage risk across all programs, while upholding the highest standards for performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 8+ 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).
• Experience with aerospace industry standards (MIL-STD-882, etc.).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Ability to break down complex problems, strong problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible for Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mission assurance processes to ensure product reliability, safety, and performance.
• Own the Ursa Major relationship with branch specific Weapon Safety Boards and assist with authoring & presenting motor qualification plans & test reports for WSESRB, JSWRB, etc. approval.
• Own technical inputs to Interim Hazard Classification (IHC) & Final Hazard Classification (FHC) planning, execution and approval for motor shipments and fielding.
• Establish and maintain best practices for risk register management across different programs and products; present both internally and externally as required.
• Work with design and product teams to find creative and efficient solutions to engineering challenges that ultimately reduce product risk; develop system safety requirements for product design.
• Perform system-level failure assessments (FMEA, FHA, etc.) to inform system design and risk tracking.
• Establish plans for end-to-end product lifecycle, 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

FMEA

FHA

Probabilistic risk assessment

MIL-STD-882

Education

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

Job description

Ursa Major Technologies seeks a Staff Systems Engineer to drive safety, reliability, and risk management for propulsion systems. You will own end-to-end safety strategies and collaborate with design, test, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure mission success.

You will coordinate with DoD Safety Review Boards and cross-functional partners to develop robust system safety requirements and manage risk across all programs, while upholding the highest standards for performance and safety.