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Ursa Major · 8 hours ago

Senior Build Reliability Engineer

Berthoud, Colorado

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Ursa Major is revolutionizing aerospace and defense with high-performance propulsion systems. The Senior Build Reliability Engineer will ensure the integrity and manufacturability of rocket engines, driving process improvements and leading data-driven problem-solving efforts throughout the production lifecycle.

AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with design, manufacturing, and test teams through development and production to create and execute quality and reliability plans for rocket engines and major subsystems — including identification of key characteristics, prototype validation, inspection planning, and lessons learned integration

Develop, implement, and validate Lean test and inspection processes for new and existing hardware to ensure criteria are objective, data-driven, and production-efficient

Monitor engine and process performance through production ramp-up using statistical and analytical tools to identify trends and drive proactive improvements

Conduct build quality reviews to verify design intent and highlight opportunities to reduce risk, improve manufacturability, and eliminate recurring issues

Investigate and resolve failures during manufacturing, test, and operation — identifying root causes, leading corrective actions, and improving process robustness

Contain and control nonconforming product, coordinating with inspectors, technicians, and engineers to ensure timely disposition, rework, and re-verification

Advance Lean and autonomous production systems by standardizing rework guides, reducing redundant inspections, and optimizing critical process controls

Mentor junior Quality Engineers, fostering technical rigor, ownership, and sound engineering judgment

Support AS9100 requirements and customer standards, maintaining disciplined documentation and contributing to ongoing system-level improvements

Drive a reliability-first culture — integrating quality and design thinking across engineering, manufacturing, and test

Qualification

Reliability engineeringManufacturing experienceProcess controlRoot cause analysisAS9100 knowledgeInspection planningCommunicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsMentoring abilityCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related discipline)

Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, reliability, responsible, product, or quality engineering within aerospace or high-reliability production environments

Strong background in process control, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action methodologies

Hands-on experience with inspection planning, design verification, and failure analysis for complex electromechanical or fluid systems

Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace quality systems

Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross-functional problem-solving skills

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

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