What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Engineer position at Ursa Major?
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.
The journey to space starts with the propulsion.
As a Senior 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.
Responsibilities :
- Support the leads of all major programs in defining, validating, and maintaining requirements.
- Build system-level qualification plans for liquid rocket engines and propulsion systems.
- Track requirement verification status through product development and qualification.
- Review test and analysis plans and reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met.
- Perform system-level trade studies and analyses (ex. Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), building fluid system models) to develop system architecture concepts, with engine leads.
- Develop system support documentation including customer-facing specifications.
- Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure system-level risks.
- 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 others throughout the engineering organization and Systems Engineering to advance their systems engineering proficiency.
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Benefits Include :
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $100,000 - $140,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits
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. US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED. 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.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
