Senior Mission Integration Engineer

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 up to 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.