Ursa Major · 2 days ago
Senior Mission Integration Engineer
Berthoud, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expUrsa Major is revolutionizing how America and its allies access high-performance propulsion systems. The Senior Mission Integration Engineer will be responsible for customer mission success, acting as the technical expert for engine integration, operation, testing, and flight, ensuring compliance with project requirements and leading customer engagements.
AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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 30% of the year on travel for multi-week test and flight campaigns
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
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
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 - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Equity Grants in the Company
Company
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company that provides a propulsion system for space launch, hypersonics, and national security.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434.33MKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesExplorer 1 FundBlackRock
2025-11-18Series E· $100M
2025-11-18Debt Financing· $50M
2024-09-19Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Jablonsky
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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