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Senior Systems Engineer, In-Space Verified today

Ursa Major · Berthoud, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-30
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About the role

You will serve as a central member of the technical team, taking immediate ownership of systems engineering for spacecraft propulsion. Your responsibilities span from initial concept phase to production-ready design, including requirements development, verification, validation, system architecture, and failure mode analysis.

Your responsibilities

  • Support responsible engineers of all In-Space components and systems in defining, verifying, and maintaining requirements. Ensure we have the right set of requirements and are on track to meet them with confidence through product development and qualification.
  • Create and manage systems engineering tools and processes.
  • Coordinate with analysis and test teams on planning and execution of verification activities to ensure requirement coverage and compliance.
  • Support planning and execution of acceptance and qualification test campaigns to ensure requirement coverage and compliance.
  • Contribute to and participate in program reviews and design reviews throughout program lifecycles.
  • Support reliability, failure modes, and risk assessments for major programs.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Systems Engineering associates to advance their proficiency.
  • Serve as primary engineering point of contact with mission assurance group in identification and resolution of risks and opportunities.
  • Work alongside system designers to ensure compliance to range safety requirements in SSCMAN 91-710 and other industry standards and specifications.

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace system design, project management, or related system-level roles.
  • B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area).
  • Experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes: design reviews, requirements verification and validation, failure and risk assessments.
  • Demonstrated organization skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.

Desired experience

  • Experience with multiple systems engineering organizations and multiple product lifecycles.
  • Fluid system analysis, component selection, and supplier management experience.
  • Spacecraft chemical propulsion system design, development, or test.