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Ursa Major · Berthoud, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-08
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The Role

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

Key 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.
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • 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.

Compensation and Classification

Full-time Exempt. Base compensation range: $81,000 - $101,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal, and 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
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan: 401k with Company Match