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Ursa Major · Berthoud, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16
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The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Ursa Major, you will ensure hypersonic propulsion and vehicle systems are designed, verified, and qualified to meet mission-critical customer requirements. This is a hybrid position based in Berthoud, Colorado, typically 2 days per week remote, with 3+ days on-site required.

Your 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
  • Track requirement verification status throughout product development, test, and qualification
  • Review and approve test and analysis plans and reports, ensuring traceability to customer requirements
  • Develop and maintain system safety and reliability analyses (FMEA, PFMEA, ASIA) 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
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field); M.S. preferred
  • 5+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace systems (design reviews, requirements verification, risk management, failure analysis)
  • Proven ability to manage requirements and verification for multi-disciplinary systems
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical teams
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships across technical and customer teams
  • Ability to work on-site in Berthoud, Colorado 3+ days per week

Desired Experience

  • 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
  • Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
  • Experience in hypersonic vehicles, propulsion, or high-speed flight systems

Compensation and Benefits

Base compensation range: $133,000 to $166,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, 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
  • Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport options
  • EAP Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance required.