System Safety Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors

What You Will Do:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated System Safety Engineer to join Ursa Major, a leading aerospace company focused on cutting-edge propulsion systems. As a System Safety Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our rocket engines and propulsion systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical schematics for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Reviewing system test procedures, operational protocols, and maintenance procedures to ensure the implementation of appropriate safety controls.
• Collaborating across all engineering teams to mitigate hazards and ensure safety measures are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinating with program management and external regulatory bodies from program initiation through production, operations, and decommissioning.
• DCMA Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with all DCMA requirements and guidelines throughout the manufacturing and production processes.

Additional Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct System Safety Program or Design safety assessments.
• Lead safety initiatives for large-scale propulsion system safety programs or multiple mid-sized safety projects.
• Monitor the technical execution of safety requirements throughout the program.
• Act as a key interface with stakeholders including customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports and Program Safety Briefs for both internal and external review.
• Lead safety discussions in technical reviews, ensuring alignment with the approval process.
• Interpret and implement system requirements based on customer specifications and aerospace industry safety standards.
• Generate reports that document various safety analyses and system safety program findings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of product architecture, system integration, and design.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience. A Master’s or advanced degree may reduce the years of required experience.
• Experience: Prior experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Safety Engineering disciplines.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government-issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in propulsion systems, aerospace systems, or other high-performance engineering systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace safety programs and experience with standards from organizations such as NASA, FAA, or DoD.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing safety programs and directing teams of safety professionals.
• Experience with project management tools like Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and familiarity with proposal development processes.
• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $95,000- $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.