Systems Engineer II - MBSE

Ursa Major; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

Additional Benefits

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major, a leader in propulsion and defense systems, seeks a Systems Engineer II in Colorado to verify propulsion designs meet customer needs. You will develop requirements, align with design teams and customers, and plan verification with MBSE focus.

Responsibilities include creating qualification plans for SRMs, tracking verification, and ensuring traceability across deliverables. A Secret Clearance eligibility and cross-functional collaboration are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years in aerospace systems engineering processes (design reviews, validation/verification, risk assessments).
• Familiar with DOORS or Jama for requirements management.
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, system requirements and test data.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of breaking down complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support program leads in defining, validating, and maintaining requirements.
• Build system-level qualification plans for SRMs.
• Track verification status through development and qualification.
• Review test plans and reports to confirm requirement compliance.
• Support risk analysis and mitigation; manage system-level risks to closure.
• Maintain traceability across deliverables and cross-functional teams.
• Develop MBSE models of SRM systems and MBSE methods.
• Communicate requirement compliance to management and customers at reviews.
• Integrate internal models into customer models and frameworks.
• Create, manage, and train system engineering tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aerospace systems engineering

Design reviews

Requirements validation

Verification planning

System-level risk analyses

Cross-functional collaboration

MBSE concepts

Problem solving

Traceability

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Systems/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

MBSE

Cameo

Job 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 national security demands.

The Systems Engineer II will help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs. This role will be responsible for requirements development, internal design team and external customer alignment, verification and qualification planning, with a heavy focus on traceability and Model Based Systems Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the leads of all major programs in defining, validating, and maintaining requirements
• Build system-level qualification plans for Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs)
• Track requirement verification status through product development and qualification
• Review test and analysis plans and reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met
• Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure all system-level risks
• Establish and maintain linkage between different types of systems engineering deliverables and the cross-functional teams to ensure traceability
• Develop Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of SRM systems and MBSE methodologies for the internal team
• Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance at program reviews
• Integrate internal systems engineering models into customer-provided models and frameworks
• Create, manage, and train system engineering tools and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace,Systemsor Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area)
• 2+ years experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements validation and verification, failure and risk assessments
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
• Experience with MBSE and Cameo
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• Ability to interpret and influence engineering drawings, specifications, system requirements and test data
• 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

• Familiarity with government and DoD contracts and specifications
• Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes
• SRM or other propulsion system design, development, or test

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $97,000 - $121,000, 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 Disability, 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. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.