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Ursa Major · 5 hours ago

Engineering Operations Manager

Berthoud, Colorado

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $185K/yr

8+ years exp

Ursa Major is revolutionizing aerospace and defense by providing high-performance propulsion systems. The Engineering Operations Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the President of Liquid Systems, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and strategic priorities while driving organizational performance through effective project management and operational oversight.

AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the President of Liquid Systems, providing operational, project management, and administrative support

Manage and report on all Liquid Systems KPIs, driving metric-based behavior across the engineering, product, and operations teams

Work with and support the People Operations team in employee engagement, succession planning and strategic people focus initiatives

Deliver clear weekly reporting on organizational financial performance, milestones, risks, and key outcomes

Lead organizational design efforts and support rollouts as the Liquid Systems team grows and matures

Track key program deliverables, overall business risks, and dependencies, escalating issues when necessary

Coordinate internal and external communications, presentations, and reporting on behalf of Liquid Systems leadership

Take initiative, drive process improvements, and implement systems that increase efficiency and visibility

Support resource planning, budgeting, and staffing initiatives

Act as liaison between leadership, engineering teams, and external stakeholders

Qualification

Engineering OperationsProgram ManagementKPI ManagementDefense Industry ExperienceAerospace Industry ExperienceProfessionalismCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field)

8+ years of experience in engineering operations, defense/aerospace program management, or a related role

Proven track record managing complex technical projects in fast-paced environments

Demonstrated experience in KPI ownership, reporting, and applying metrics to drive organizational performance

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across engineering and executive teams

High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred

Defense or aerospace industry background, with understanding of propulsion systems or liquid systems preferred

Experience supporting organizational design and growth initiatives

Prior experience supporting executive leadership or acting in a Chief of Staff capacity

Familiarity with operational excellence frameworks, program management tools, and reporting systems

Demonstrated record of proactively identifying opportunities, driving impactful results, and delivering innovative, hands-on solutions with a strong sense of ownership and commitment

Experience managing classified or sensitive defense-related projects