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Ursa Major

Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Missile and Interceptor

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $175,000 - $230,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
77 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

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About this role

As the Chief Engineer for the Hypersonic Missile and Interceptor program at Ursa Major, you will lead the technical authority and architectural ownership of the Draper Engine Vehicle. Your role involves overseeing the integration of various systems, managing technical decisions, and ensuring the vehicle's readiness for flight through rigorous testing and validation processes. You will collaborate with multiple departments to deliver high-performance systems while mentoring engineering teams and maintaining engineering standards.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD strongly preferred)
  • 12+ years of experience in aerospace vehicle development, including system-level ownership
  • Prior experience as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or Vehicle Architect on a flight vehicle or missile system
  • Deep understanding of propulsion integration, vehicle dynamics, and system trades
  • Demonstrated experience leading vehicles through design reviews, test campaigns, and flight readiness
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical decisions to executive leadership and customers

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Experience with hypersonic vehicles, missiles, launch vehicles, or advanced propulsion systems
  • Familiarity with thermal, structural, and aero integration challenges in hypersonic regimes
  • Experience in design and analysis of fluids systems
  • Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations

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

  • Base compensation range of $175,000 - $230,000 provided, but no additional salary details or bonuses mentioned
  • Role involves significant responsibility and pressure to meet aggressive schedules
  • Requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance, which may limit some candidates

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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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