Systems Engineer, Solid Missile Systems

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. 

As a Systems Engineer, you will help define success at Ursa Major! You will leverage your experience to help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs.

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.


• Develop Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Age-Sensitive Items Analysis (ASIA) and other system documents for SRM programs.


• Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure all system-level risks.


• Develop Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of SRM systems.


• Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance at program reviews.


• Create and manage system engineering tools and processes. 


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to systems engineering associates to advance their proficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area).


• 1-3 years experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements validation and verification, failure and risk assessments.


• Demonstrated organization skills.


• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.

Desired Experience:

• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.


• Experience with MBSE and Cameo.


• Familiarity with government and DoD contracts and specifications.


• Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.


• 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 $81,000 - $101,000, 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