Senior Mission Integration Engineer

The role

The Senior Mission Integration Engineer acts as the engine technical expert on-site to assist customers with integration, operation, testing and flight of Ursa engines. You will manage customer contract execution and support test and flight campaigns on-location.

What you will do

• Manage customer contract execution starting at customer engine build and delivery
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the customer's program manager and propulsion lead
• Lead customer status updates and milestone reviews for both programmatic and technical content
• Present and provide technical review in customer meetings and integration reviews
• Ensure execution of and compliance to the Interface Control Document (ICD) from Ursa and Customers
• Become a subject matter expert on vehicle propulsion systems and Ursa engines
• Travel to customer sites and lead engine integration, supporting checkouts, and assist in test and flight campaigns
• Review data from engine tests to support fast-paced customer test campaigns
• Troubleshoot engine and component hardware issues in the field
• Identify and implement engine improvements focused on customer needs, risk reduction, and end-use

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Passion for developing customer relationships and ensuring mission success
• Attention to detail, curiosity, and relentless in resolving problems
• Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environment
• Willing to spend up to 30% of the year on travel for test and flight campaigns

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Technical expertise in liquid rocket engine manufacturing, integration, or test
• Technical expertise in vehicle stage systems and propulsion fluid systems
• Flight or test operational experience
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and requirements
• Experience in systems engineering and requirements verification
• Experience in a mission assurance role
• Demonstrated leadership in a customer-facing role
• Prior experience as a project or team lead with a focus on managing schedules and delegating tasks appropriately

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 - 401k with Company Match

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve urgent and critical national security demands.