Systems Engineer, Solid Missile Systems at Ursa Major in Berthoud, CO

Summary: Ursa Major is pioneering advancements in aerospace and defense, focusing on high-performance propulsion systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in verifying and ensuring that propulsion systems meet customer requirements through various engineering processes and documentation. 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 - Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships - US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED - Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Aerospace systems engineering processes, Requirements validation and verification, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Age-Sensitive Items Analysis (ASIA), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DOORS, Jama, Cameo, Government and DoD contracts and specifications, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) propulsion system design, Professional relationships 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