Systems Engineer II - MBSE
- Salary
- $97,000 - $121,000
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Ursa Major's standard text
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.
The Systems Engineer II will help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs. This role will be responsible for requirements development, internal design team and external customer alignment, verification and qualification planning, with a heavy focus on traceability and Model Based Systems Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the leads of all major programs in defining, validating, and maintaining requirements
- Build system-level qualification plans for Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs)
- Track requirement verification status through product development and qualification
- Review test and analysis plans and reports to assist with confirmation that requirements are met
- Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure all system-level risks
- Establish and maintain linkage between different types of systems engineering deliverables and the cross-functional teams to ensure traceability
- Develop Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of SRM systems and MBSE methodologies for the internal team
- Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance at program reviews
- Integrate internal systems engineering models into customer-provided models and frameworks
- Create, manage, and train system engineering tools and processes
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area)
- 2+ years experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements validation and verification, failure and risk assessments
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
- Experience with MBSE and Cameo
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
- Ability to interpret and influence engineering drawings, specifications, system requirements and test data
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
- Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
- This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with government and DoD contracts and specifications
- Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes
- SRM or other propulsion system design, development, or test
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $97,000 - $121,000, 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)
Ursa Major's standard text
- 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
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.
Ursa Major's standard text
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.
What this role asks for
65% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Ursa Major's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with Ursa Major's other open jobs.
The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 37 open in Engineering. 6 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in February: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
ANSYS (19 of 37), Siemens NX (19 of 37), FEA (17 of 37), GD&T (9 of 37), Creo (7 of 37), Python (4 of 37), MATLAB (2 of 37)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Senior Development Engineer posted Nov 6
- Senior Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Nozzles posted Nov 2
- Senior Design Engineer, TVC posted Nov 2
- Manufacturing Engineer II posted Oct 16
- Senior Mission Integration Engineer posted Oct 14
- Staff Systems Engineer – Safety & Reliability posted Oct 14
- Ballistics Analyst, II posted Oct 7
- Loads and Dynamics Analyst, II posted Oct 7
- Senior Structural Analyst, Solid Rocket Motors posted Oct 7
- Senior Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Ignition Systems posted Oct 7
- Avionics Test Manager posted Sep 29
- Senior Systems Engineer, In-Space posted Sep 29
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Tanks posted Sep 29
- Electromechanical Engineer II posted Sep 15
- Staff Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Cases posted Sep 14
- Turbomachinery Engineer II posted Sep 9
- Staff Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Nozzles posted Sep 3
- Senior Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor Cases posted Aug 26
- Design Engineer II, Solid Rocket Motors posted Aug 26
- Senior Maintenance Engineer posted Aug 26
- Senior Systems Engineer posted Aug 18
- Senior Mission Engineer posted Aug 18
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer posted Aug 13
- Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems posted Aug 11
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices posted Aug 11
- Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems posted Aug 11
- Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Missile and Interceptor posted Aug 6
- Senior Turbomachinery Engineer posted Jul 16
- Staff Turbomachinery Engineer posted Jul 16
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer - AP Milling posted Jul 16
- Propulsion Engineer (Vehicle) posted Jul 14
- Development Engineer II posted Jun 26
- Program Chief Engineer, Solid Missile Systems posted Jun 26
- Propulsion Engineer II (Vehicle) posted Jun 19
- Propellant Tank Responsible Engineer - In-Space posted May 29
- Senior Systems Engineer posted Feb 2
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