Senior Systems Engineer, In-Space

Ursa Major
Berthoud, CO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward systems engineers comfortable with propulsion hardware requirements and cross-functional collaboration, based in Berthoud, Colorado, and working in a technical organization with a focus on national security.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with aerospace systems engineering experience and a track record of managing requirements from concept to production
    — “Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design.”
  • Individuals who have worked with industry-standard requirements documents and spacecraft chemical propulsion systems
    — “Familiarity with industry standard requirements documents such as MIL-STD-1522, RTCA/DO-178, MIL-STD-810, SSCMAN 91-710, AIAA-S080, SMC-S-016, etc...”

Things to consider

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and eligible for a security clearance
    — “Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).”
  • The role demands compliance with strict range safety and industry standards
    — “Work alongside system designers to ensure compliance to range safety requirements in SSCMAN 91-710, and other industry standards and specifications.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with propulsion system design and requirements verification on your resume
    — “responsible for requirements development, verification, and validation for a variety of propulsion hardware”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate verification activities across teams
    — “Coordinate with analysis team on planning and execution of verification activities to ensure requirement coverage and compliance”
  • Showcase your familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS or JAMA
    — “Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support responsible engineers in defining, verifying, and maintaining requirements
  • Create and manage system engineering tools and processes
  • Coordinate with test and analysis teams on planning and execution of verification activities
Typical background
5+ years of experience in aerospace system design, project management or related system-level roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Aerospace System DesignProject ManagementSystem Engineering ProcessesRequirements Verification And ValidationFailure And Risk AssessmentsOrganizational Skills

Preferred

Fluid System AnalysisSpacecraft Chemical Propulsion System DesignIndustry Standard Requirements Documents

Stack & domain

Aerospace System DesignProject ManagementSystem Engineering ProcessesRequirements DevelopmentVerificationValidationSystem ArchitectureFailure Mode AnalysisRange Safety RequirementsIndustry StandardsOrganizationCommitment To DiversityAbility To Earn TrustPositive And Professional RelationshipAerospaceDefensePropulsionSatellite ManeuveringLaunch

About the role

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. 

Ursa Major’s teams move fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast-learning individual who will serve as a central member of the team and take immediate ownership of systems engineering for spacecraft propulsion.  This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for requirements development, verification, and validation for a variety of propulsion hardware, as well as system architecture and failure mode analysis. Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design. 

Responsibilities: 

Support responsible engineers of all In-Space components and systems in defining, verifying, and maintaining requirements – it’ll be your responsibility to make sure we have the right set of requirements and that we’re on track to meet them with confidence through product development and qualification 

Create and manage system engineering tools and processes 

Coordinate with analysis team on planning and execution of verification activities to ensure requirement coverage and compliance 

Coordinate with test and analysis teams on planning and execution of verification activities to ensure compliance to requirements 

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 the 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 

Primary engineering point of contact with mission assurance group in identification and resolution of risks and opportunities 

Work along side 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 

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 relationship

Desired Experience: 

Experience with multiple systems engineering organizations and multiple product lifecycles – seen what works vs. what could be improved 

Fluid system analysis, component selection, and supplier management experience 

Spacecraft chemical propulsion system design, development or test 

Familiarity with industry standard requirements documents such as MIL-STD-1522, RTCA/DO-178, MIL-STD-810, SSCMAN 91-710, AIAA-S080, SMC-S-016, etc... 

Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA 

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 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

Equity Grants in the Company

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

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