Staff Systems Engineer – Safety & Reliability

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.
Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer within the SMS Systems Engineering Team to creatively drive safety, reliability, and risk management solutions for our propulsion systems. This role is responsible for the safe design and operation of our rocket motors to ensure they meet the highest standards of performance and safety. You will work cross-functionally with systems engineering, mission operations, design, test, manufacturing, and program teams to develop robust product safety strategies and ensure successful mission execution. You will also own the relationship between Ursa Major and DoD Safety Review Boards.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement mission assurance processes to ensure product reliability, safety, and performance
Own the Ursa Major relationship with branch specific Weapon Safety Boards and assist with authoring & presenting motor qualification plans & test reports for WSESRB, JSWRB, etc. approval
Own technical inputs to Interim Hazard Classification (IHC) & Final Hazard Classification (FHC) planning, execution and approval for motor shipments and fielding
Establish and maintain best practices for risk register management across different programs and products; present both internally and externally as required
Work with design and product teams to find creative and efficient solutions to engineering challenges that ultimately reduce product risk; develop system safety requirements for product design
Perform system-level failure assessments (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Hazard Analysis (FHA), etc.) to inform system design and risk tracking
Establish plans for end-to-end product lifecycle, including but not limited to any required handling restrictions, demilitarization, and disposal
Assist with flight test range safe execution planning
Lead failure investigations
Perform reliability assessments for motor products
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field