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Senior Responsible Engineer (RE), Solid Missile Systems

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $118,000 - $147,000

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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

The Senior Responsible Engineer (RE) for Solid Missile Systems at Ursa Major leads a multidisciplinary team through all phases of solid rocket motor development and deployment. Responsibilities include managing product architecture, ensuring systems engineering practices, overseeing qualification processes, and engaging with customers. The role requires strong leadership and technical decision-making to drive successful product development and execution.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in propulsion or aerospace product development, including solid rocket motor design and systems integration
  • Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Experience with SRM-specific subsystems including cases, nozzles, insulation, and grain design
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field
  • Direct customer interaction with government and defense contractors
  • Hands-on experience with testing and qualification of solid propulsion systems
  • Familiarity with modern digital engineering tools, modeling & simulation, and FEA
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and grow technical teams

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 is $118,000 - $147,000, which may vary based on individual qualifications.
  • Role requires significant leadership and delegation abilities, which may be challenging for some candidates.
  • Must be a U.S. Person and eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance.

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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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