Senior Systems Engineer

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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>The future of aerospace and defense starts here. <br></strong></span></p>
<p><span data-teams="true"><br>Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. </span></p></div><p>As a <strong>Senior Systems Engineer</strong>, you will leverage your experience to ensure our hypersonic propulsion and vehicle systems are designed, verified, and qualified to meet mission-critical customer requirements. This role will be highly cross-functional, with opportunities to influence design decisions, guide verification strategies, and shape system engineering processes across Ursa Major’s hypersonic product lines. This is a hybrid position based in our Berthoud, Colorado office, typically with 2-days per week remote. </p>
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<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Lead definition, validation, and maintenance of system-level requirements for hypersonic engines and vehicles.</li>
<li>Develop and own qualification and verification plans at the system level.</li>
<li>Track requirement verification status throughout product development, test, and qualification.</li>
<li>Review and approve test and analysis plans/reports, ensuring traceability to customer requirements.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain key system safety and reliability analyses (FMEA, PFMEA, ASIA, etc.) for hypersonic systems.</li>
<li>Lead risk analysis and mitigation efforts; manage closure of system-level risks.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) architectures for hypersonic engines and vehicles.</li>
<li>Represent systems engineering at internal and customer design reviews, communicating requirement compliance and risk posture.</li>
<li>Drive improvements in systems engineering processes, tools, and standards across programs.</li>
<li>Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, elevating systems engineering capability within the team.</li>
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<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<li>B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field); M.S. preferred.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace systems (design reviews, requirements verification, risk management, failure analysis).</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage requirements and verification for multi-disciplinary systems.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical teams.</li>
<li>Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships across technical and customer teams.</li>
<li>Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace.</li>
<li>Ability to work on-site in Berthoud, Colorado 3+ days per week</li>
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<p><strong>Desired Experience:</strong></p>
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<li>Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.</li>
<li>Experience with MBSE and tools such as Cameo.</li>
<li>Familiarity with government and DoD contracts, specifications, and compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.</li>
<li>Experience in hypersonic vehicles, propulsion, or high-speed flight systems.</li>
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<p>Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $133,000 - $166,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we <em>can’t </em>quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. </p>
<p>Classification: Full-time Exempt</p>
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<p><strong>Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)</strong></p>
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<li>Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement</li>
<li>Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave</li>
<li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)</li>
<li>Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D</li>
<li>Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport</li>
<li>EAP Program</li>
<li>Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match</li>
<li>Equity Grants in the Company</li>
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<p><span data-teams="true"><strong>How To Apply: </strong><br>Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></p>
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<div><strong>NOTE: </strong>Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.</div>
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<div><strong>Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).</strong></div>
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<div><strong>Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. </strong></div>
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<div><em>We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</em></div>
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<div>No outside recruiters, please.</div>
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