Mission Integration Engineer

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. 

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

Delivering a qualified product is just the beginning. The Mission Integration Engineer is central to customer mission success starting with engine delivery through flight. You will be part of a team of engine experts on-site with customers to assist with integration, operation, testing and flight of Ursa engines. Typical assignments include: authoring and executing integrated test procedures, engine inspections, hardware troubleshooting, and multi-week test and flight campaigns on-location. A successful candidate will be eager to learn about rocket engines, enjoy hands-on work and solving complex problems, enjoy work-related travel, and be comfortable communicating technical and programmatic information to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Present and provide technical review in customer meetings and integration reviews


• Become a subject matter expert on vehicle propulsion systems and Ursa engines


• Travel to customer sites and lead engine integration, perform checkouts, and assist in test and flight campaigns


• Review data from engine tests to support fast-paced customer test campaigns


• Troubleshoot engine and component hardware issues in the field, develop solutions with the Ursa team and customer, and lead implementation


• Identify and implement engine improvements focused on customer needs, risk reduction, and end-use


• Ensure best practices and technical alignment between Ursa Major and customer engine operations


• Optimize field support processes and documentation practices for flight readiness


• Train and mentor entry-level Mission Integration engineers


• Develop training materials and train customers on operating Ursa Major engines

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering


• 1+ years of relevant experience


• Passion for developing customer relationships and ensuring mission success


• Attention to detail, curiosity, and relentless in resolving problems


• Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware


• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environment


• Willing to spend 50% of the year on travel for multi-week test and flight campaigns

Desired Experience:

• Master's degree in Engineering


• Flight or test operational experience


• Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine manufacturing, integration, or test


• Demonstrated experience in a customer-facing role


• Technical expertise in vehicle stage systems and propulsion fluid systems


• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and requirements


• Experience in systems engineering and requirements verification

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $86,000 - $107,500, 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