Systems Engineer
- Salary
- $81,000 - $101,000
- Level
- Junior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 7 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.
As a Systems Engineer, you will help define success at Ursa Major Technologies! You will leverage your experience to help verify our propulsion systems are designed and perform as necessary to meet our customers’ needs.
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.
- Develop Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Age-Sensitive Items Analysis (ASIA) and other system documents for SRM programs.
- Support system-level risk analysis and mitigation; own and carry to closure all system-level risks.
- Develop Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of SRM systems.
- Communicate with management and customers on requirement compliance at program reviews.
- Create and manage system engineering tools and processes.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Systems Engineering associates to advance their proficiency.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering (or other related technical subject area).
- 1-3 years experience applying aerospace systems engineering processes – design reviews, requirements validation and verification, 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.
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama.
- Experience with MBSE and Cameo.
- Familiarity with government and DoD contracts and specifications.
- Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- 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 $81,000 - $101,000, 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
61% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Ursa Major's standard text, folded away below.
Read against Ursa Major's other open postings on this site.
The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 40 open in Engineering. 12 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 (17 of 40), Siemens NX (13 of 40), FEA (12 of 40), GD&T (10 of 40), Creo (8 of 40), Python (4 of 40), LabVIEW (2 of 40)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- 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 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
- Development Research Engineer I, Energetics posted Sep 22
- 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
- Propellant Development Engineer II posted Aug 18
- Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer posted Aug 18
- Industrial Engineer II posted Aug 17
- Staff Fluid System Manufacturing Engineer posted Aug 13
- 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
- Senior Materials Engineer posted Jun 5
- Propellant Tank Responsible Engineer - In-Space posted May 29
- Senior Systems Engineer posted Feb 2
From the team and dates on Ursa Major's own job board.
Salary context
79 other open postings titled Systems Engineer state a salary: median USD 120,000 to USD 181,000 a year.
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