Senior Systems Safety Engineer - Radiation Safety Officer Verified today

About the Role

Join Ursa Major as a Senior Systems Safety Engineer and Radiation Safety Officer. You will ensure rocket engines and propulsion systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards, leading safety initiatives across large-scale programs and coordinating with customers, regulators, and engineering teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical schematics for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and compliance with safety requirements
• Maintain and evolve the Ursa Explosive Safety Management Program (ESMP)
• Review system test procedures, operational protocols, and maintenance procedures to ensure appropriate safety controls
• Collaborate across engineering teams to mitigate hazards and embed safety measures throughout the product lifecycle
• Coordinate with program management and external regulatory bodies from initiation through production, operations, and decommissioning
• Oversee Ursa Major Radiation Protection Program using ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• Coordinate obtaining explosives shipping approval through the DoD (IHC/FHC) and DOT (EX authorization)
• Conduct System Safety Program and Design safety assessments
• Lead safety initiatives for large-scale propulsion system safety programs or multiple mid-sized safety projects
• Monitor technical execution of safety requirements throughout programs
• Act as key interface with customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and vendors
• Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports and Program Safety Briefs for internal and external review
• Lead safety discussions in technical reviews and participate in Safety Review Board
• Interpret and implement system requirements based on customer specifications and aerospace industry safety standards
• Generate reports documenting safety analyses and system safety program findings
• Maintain radiation generating device licenses with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) with minimum 8 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience (Master's or advanced degree may reduce years required)
• Prior experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Explosive Safety, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Safety Engineering disciplines
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government-issued security clearance
• U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• On-site position splitting time between Berthoud, Colorado and Galeton, Colorado facilities
• Occasional overnight shift support required (approximately once per quarter on average)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion systems, aerospace systems, or other high-performance engineering systems
• Knowledge of aerospace safety programs and experience with NASA, FAA, or DoD standards
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for communicating technical information to diverse audiences
• 40 hour Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training
• Demonstrated leadership managing safety programs and directing safety professional teams
• Experience with project management tools such as Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development processes
• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Compensation and Benefits

Base compensation range: $115,000 - $143,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits include unlimited PTO (vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement), paid parental and adoptive leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA), employer-paid short and long-term disability and basic life insurance, AD&D coverage, voluntary life insurance options, emergency medical transport, EAP program, and 401k retirement savings plan with company match.

Employment Details

Full-time Exempt position. This is an on-site role based in Berthoud and Galeton, Colorado.