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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
- high 48 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
- 2026-09-17
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 the safety, reliability, and performance of propulsion systems, particularly rocket motors. Your responsibilities include developing mission assurance processes, managing relationships with safety review boards, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges. You will also lead failure investigations and establish best practices for risk management throughout the product lifecycle.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in system safety, mission assurance, or systems engineering
- Experience with solid rocket motors, ignition systems, propulsion systems, launch vehicles, or defense aerospace programs
- Experience with risk analysis methods (FMEA, FHA, probabilistic risk assessment)
- Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (MIL-STD-882, etc.)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Comprehensive knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements development and verification
- Hands-on experience with testing and validation of high-performance hardware
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
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role requires eligibility for a Secret Clearance, which may limit some candidates
- The position involves significant responsibility for safety and risk management, which can be high-pressure
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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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