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Ursa Major · 1 day ago

Staff Systems Engineer, In-Space

Ursa Major is a company focused on revolutionizing aerospace and defense through high-performance propulsion systems. The Staff Systems Engineer, In-Space will be responsible for systems engineering related to spacecraft propulsion, including requirements development, verification, and validation for various propulsion hardware.

AerospaceNational SecuritySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Ownership of requirements for all In-Space components and systems, including defining, verifying, and maintaining requirements – it’ll be your responsibility to make sure we have the right set of requirements and that we’re on track to meet them with confidence through product development and qualification
Create and manage system engineering tools and processes
Review test and analysis reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met
Communicate with management on requirement compliance at program reviews
Support reliability, failure modes, and risk assessments for major programs
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Systems Engineering associates to advance their proficiency
Complete ownership of compliance to range safety requirements in SSCMAN 91-710

Qualification

Aerospace system designSpacecraft propulsion designSystems engineering processesFluid system analysisRequirements management toolsDiversityInclusionTrustProject managementOrganizational skillsRelationship building

Required

8+ years of experience in aerospace system design, project management or related system-level roles
Spacecraft chemical propulsion system design, development or test
B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area)
Experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements verification and validation, failure and risk assessments
Demonstrated organization skills
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity in all its forms as well as contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
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

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

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

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Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company that provides a propulsion system for space launch, hypersonics, and national security.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$434.33M
Key Investors
Eclipse VenturesExplorer 1 FundBlackRock
2025-11-18Series E· $100M
2025-11-18Debt Financing· $50M
2024-09-19Grant· $12.5M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Jablonsky
Chairman and CEO
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