Senior Systems Engineer
Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado
Posted about 3 months ago · $133,000 - $166,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
- high 101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
- Hiring momentum
- 128 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.
About this role
As a Senior Systems Engineer at Ursa Major, you will focus on ensuring that hypersonic propulsion and vehicle systems meet mission-critical requirements through system-level design, verification, and qualification. Your role will involve leading requirements definition, managing verification plans, conducting safety analyses, and mentoring junior engineers. This position is hybrid, allowing for remote work two days a week, and requires strong collaboration across technical teams.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ursa Major as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Aerospace, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field); M.S. preferred
- 5+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace systems
- Proven ability to manage requirements and verification for multi-disciplinary systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical teams
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships across technical and customer teams
Nice to have
- Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
- Experience with MBSE and tools such as Cameo
- Familiarity with government and DoD contracts, specifications, and compliance requirements
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Experience in hypersonic vehicles, propulsion, or high-speed flight systems
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Hybrid position with 3+ days required on-site in Berthoud, Colorado
- Base compensation range provided, but no additional salary details or bonuses mentioned
- Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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