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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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The Role

Ursa Major designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems for national security. You will serve as a central member of the technical organization, taking immediate ownership of systems engineering for spacecraft propulsion. Your work spans from initial concept phase to production-ready design.

Your Responsibilities

  • Support responsible engineers in defining, verifying, and maintaining requirements for all In-Space components and systems. You will ensure we have the right set of requirements and are on track to meet them through product development and qualification.
  • Create and manage system 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.
  • 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.