Ursa Major
Senior Systems Engineer
Berthoud, Colorado · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$133k-$166kDetected 16 days ago
CybersecuritySystems EngineeringMechanical DesignResearchLeadershipOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
- This is a hybrid position based in our Berthoud, Colorado office, typically with 2-days per week remote.
Responsibilities
- Lead definition, validation, and maintenance of system-level requirements for hypersonic engines and vehicles.
- Develop and own qualification and verification plans at the system level.
- Develop and maintain key system safety and reliability analyses (FMEA, PFMEA, ASIA, etc.) for hypersonic systems.
- Lead risk analysis and mitigation efforts
- manage closure of system-level risks.
- Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) architectures for hypersonic engines and vehicles.
- Represent systems engineering at internal and customer design reviews, communicating requirement compliance and risk posture.
- Drive improvements in systems engineering processes, tools, and standards across programs.
- Lead risk analysis and mitigation efforts; manage closure of system-level risks.
- We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace systems (design reviews, requirements verification, risk management, failure analysis).
- Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.
- Experience with MBSE and tools such as Cameo.
- Familiarity with government and DoD contracts, specifications, and compliance requirements.
- Experience in hypersonic vehicles, propulsion, or high-speed flight systems.
- What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Nice to have
- B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
Compensation
- Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $133,000 - $166,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits
- 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
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Equity Grants in the Company
- You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U
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