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Ursa Major

Chief Engineer, Hypersonic Missile and Interceptor

  • Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
  • $175k–$230k
  • Senior and above
  • Full-time
  • On-site · Berthoud, Colorado
  • 12+ yrs exp
  • Added 2 months ago

About this role

Ursa Major is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer to lead the technical direction for their Draper Engine Hypersonic program. This pivotal role involves owning the vehicle's technical architecture and ensuring successful integration of various systems, from propulsion to avionics, for flight-ready, scalable vehicles. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, manage risk, and guide the program through all lifecycle stages, working closely with cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

  • Maintain the vehicle system architecture and technical baseline.
  • Lead vehicle-level systems engineering and integration.
  • Define and approve vehicle-level test strategies.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Partner with Program Management to balance performance, cost, and schedule.
  • Chair critical technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

What they're looking for

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Vehicle Architecture
  • Propulsion Integration
  • Risk Management
  • Technical Leadership
  • Requirements Flow-Down
  • Configuration Management

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid Parental & Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • 401k with Company Match
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  • Describe your experience serving as a Chief Engineer or similar role on a flight vehicle or missile system.
  • How have you managed technical trade studies and risk acceptance in previous projects?
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