Geared toward aerospace engineers comfortable with on-site customer integration and troubleshooting, this role emphasizes hands-on technical expertise and frequent travel in a startup environment.
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Original posting from Ursa Major
The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
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.
Delivering a qualified product is just the beginning. The Senior Mission Integration Engineer is central to customer mission success starting with engine delivery and contract execution through flight. You will be the engine technical expert on-site to assist customers with integration, operation, testing and flight of Ursa engines. Typical assignments include: acting as the point of contact for customer integration and contract maintenance, establishing and ensuring compliance to the Interface Control Document (ICD), authoring and executing integrated test procedures, engine inspections, hardware troubleshooting, briefing technical issues to the customer and providing overall program status, and supporting test and flight campaigns on-location. A successful candidate will be eager to learn about rocket engines, enjoy hands-on work and solving complex problems, enjoy work-related travel, and be comfortable communicating technical and programmatic information to customers.
Responsibilities:
Manage customer contract execution starting at customer engine build and delivery
Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the customer’s program manager and propulsion lead
Lead customer status updates and milestone reviews for both programmatic and technical content
Present and provide technical review in customer meetings and integration reviews
Ensure execution of and compliance to the Interface Control Document (ICD) from Ursa and Customers
Become a subject matter expert on vehicle propulsion systems and Ursa engines
Travel to customer sites and lead engine integration, supporting checkouts, and assist in test and flight campaigns
Review data from engine tests to support fast-paced customer test campaigns
Troubleshoot engine and component hardware issues in the field, develop solutions with the Ursa team and customer, and lead implementation
Identify and implement engine improvements focused on customer needs, risk reduction, and end-use
Required Qualifications:
B.S. in Engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Passion for developing customer relationships and ensuring mission success
Attention to detail, curiosity, and relentless in resolving problems
Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware
Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environment
Willing to spend 30% of the year on travel for test and flight campaigns
Desired Experience:
Master's degree in Engineering
Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine manufacturing, integration, or test
Technical expertise in vehicle stage systems and propulsion fluid systems
Flight or test operational experience
Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and requirements
Experience in systems engineering and requirements verification
Experience in a mission assurance role
Demonstrated leadership in a customer-facing role
Prior experience as a project or team lead with a focus on managing schedules and delegating tasks appropriately
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $120,000 - $150,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for 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
How To Apply:
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.
NOTE: 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.
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
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.
No outside recruiters, please.
Source: Ursa Major careers