Systems Engineering Manager, In-Space Propulsion

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.


Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team who will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best. We are comprised of intrinsically motivated individuals who have a passion for solving problems and empower each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.


The Manager, In-Space Propulsion is a leader who drives product success, technical decisions, schedules, hardware, resources, and overall engineering team progress to ensure customer satisfaction and program success. The Manager, In-Space Propulsion owns system design through the product lifecycle, can excel as a program and business development liaison, and can bring together complex technical and operational inputs to meet program milestones. This role would be an integral part of the In-Space team and be dedicated to the growth and execution of the product line.


Responsibilities:

• Manage a sub-team within the In-Space Propulsion product line, focused on systems engineering and responsible for leading technical meetings, 1:1's, team building, hiring, career growth, and technical mentoring

• Own and be responsible for the technical success of propulsion systems and subsystems with 100% mission success

• Architect in-space propulsion systems including schematics, and system, thruster, and tank sizing

• Create and manage systems engineering tools and processes

• Support reliability, failure modes, and risk assessments for major programs

• Review test and analysis reports to assist with requirements validatio and verification

• Own evaluation of technical risks and mitigations

• Drive program technical objectives, interfacing with operations on their objectives, while ensuring product progress and on-time delivery

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact, manage technical scope, prepare material for and host regular customer meetings, and lead the preparation of contract technical deliverables

• Collaborate with team members to write, review, and present technical deliverables

• Provide technical support of business development efforts including proposal writing, interchange meetings with prospective customers, and identification of product opportunities to strengthen the business

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area)

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace system design, project management or a related system-level role including previous aerospace leadership experience

• Spacecraft hypergolic chemical propulsion system design, development, and or test

• Experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes - design reviews, requirements verification and validation, failure and risk assessments

• Proven experience leading a team of peers to field integrated hardware-software products to real operating environments

• Adaptive and introspective, willing to learn, teach, lead, and follow

• Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced degree in a technical field

• Leadership and team building skills to include fostering collaborative and positive cultures, formal and informal influencing skills, and team empowerment and motivation expertise

• Problem solving skills and knowledge of program management tools and procedures

• Experience with multiple systems engineering organizations and multiple product lifecycles - seen what works vs. what could be improved

• Fluid system analysis, component selection, and supplier management experience

• Familiarity with industry standard requirements documents such as MIL-STD-1522, RTCA/DO-178, MIL-STD-810, SSCMAN 91-710, AIAA-S080, SMC-S-016, etc...

• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $150,000 - $175,000, 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.

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.