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.
The Systems Engineer II will help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs. This role will be responsible for requirements development, internal design team and external customer alignment, verification and qualification planning, with a heavy focus on traceability and Model Based Systems Engineering.
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
- Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure all system-level risks
- Establish and maintain linkage between different types of systems engineering deliverables and the cross-functional teams to ensure traceability
- Develop Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of SRM systems and MBSE methodologies for the internal team
- Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance at program reviews
- Integrate internal systems engineering models into customer-provided models and frameworks
- Create, manage, and train system engineering tools and processes
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area)
- 2+ years experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements validation and verification, failure and risk assessments
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
- Experience with MBSE and Cameo
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
- Ability to interpret and influence engineering drawings, specifications, system requirements and test data
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
- Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
- This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with government and DoD contracts and specifications
- Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes
- SRM or other propulsion system design, development, or test
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $97,000 - $121,000, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 2 years of experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes, including design reviews, requirements verification and validation, failure analysis, and risk assessments
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Cameo
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to interpret and influence engineering drawings, specifications, system requirements, and test data
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and internal or external customers
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with government and Department of Defense contracts and specifications
- Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes
- Experience with solid rocket motor or other propulsion system design, development, or testing
- U.S. Person status, including U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is structured with an unlimited PTO policy plus two companywide paid breaks (mid‑summer and year‑end), creating predictable downtime alongside flexibility. Company holidays and shutdowns are consistently highlighted across employer materials and third‑party profiles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and short‑term disability, with mental‑health resources also noted. These elements appear on the company’s careers page and are echoed by external listings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave are emphasized, alongside family supports such as an onsite Mother’s Room and company‑sponsored family events. External profiles characterize the parental offering as generous.
Ursa Major Insights
What We Do
Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Why Work With Us
We believe that each unique team member fuels the creativity necessary to build the world’s best propulsion systems. This is realized as a deeply held commitment to celebrating individuality, hiring talent across all backgrounds and experiences, building a culture of inclusion, and constantly challenging ourselves to improve.
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