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.
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.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $81,000 - $101,000, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 1–3 years of experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes, including design reviews, requirements validation and verification, failure assessments, and risk assessments
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a positive working and learning environment
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
- Experience with MBSE and Cameo
- Familiarity with government and Department of Defense contracts and specifications
- Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Experience with solid rocket motors or other propulsion system design, development, or testing
- Must be a U.S. Person, including a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What the Team is Saying
Ursa Major Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is broad, combining unlimited PTO with two company‑wide shutdown weeks in July and at year‑end that help ensure employees disconnect.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage appears comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plus HSA/FSA, employer‑paid disability, life, AD&D, and EAP; some listings also cite optional add‑ons such as pet insurance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and adoptive leave is highlighted across official and third‑party materials as a notable strength.
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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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