Senior Systems Safety Engineer - Radiation Safety Officer

The role

The Senior System Safety Engineer ensures rocket engines and propulsion systems meet safety and reliability standards. This person will analyze hardware, maintain explosive safety programs, and oversee radiation protection.

What you will do

• Analyze engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical schematics for fault tolerance and compliance
• Maintain and evolve Ursa Explosive Safety Management Program (ESMP)
• Review system test procedures, operational protocols, and maintenance procedures
• Collaborate across engineering teams to mitigate hazards
• Coordinate with program management and external regulatory bodies
• Oversee Ursa Major Radiation Protection Program using ALARA
• Coordinate obtaining explosives shipping approval through the DoD and DOT
• Conduct System Safety Program or Design safety assessments
• Lead safety initiatives for large-scale propulsion system safety programs
• Maintain radiation generating device licenses with the CDPHE

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience
• Prior experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Explosive Safety, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Safety Engineering disciplines
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government-issued security clearance
• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

Nice to have

• 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
• 40 hour Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training
• Demonstrated leadership in managing safety programs and directing teams of safety professionals
• Experience with project management tools like Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Familiarity with proposal development processes
• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

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)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major is an aerospace company focused on high-performance propulsion, including hypersonics, solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch.