Mission Integration Engineer II, In-space
About The Position
The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Delivering a qualified product is just the beginning. The Mission Integration Engineer II, In-Space is central to customer mission success starting with propulsion system delivery through integration, test, launch, and deployment. You will be our team on-site and with customers to assist with integration, operation, testing and flight of Ursa In-Space propulsion systems. Typical assignments include: authoring and executing integrated test procedures, system inspections, hardware troubleshooting, and multi-week test and flight campaigns on-location. A successful candidate will be eager to learn about chemical propulsion systems for satellites, enjoy hands-on work and solving complex problems, enjoy work-related travel, and be comfortable communicating technical and programmatic information to customers.
Requirements
- S. in Engineering
- 3+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft AI&T
- Passion for developing customer relationships and ensuring mission success
- Attention to detail, curiosity, and relentless in resolving problems
- Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environment
- Willing to spend 30% of the year on travel for multi-week test and flight campaigns
- Flight or test operational experience
- Demonstrated experience in a customer-facing role
- US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Technical expertise in spacecraft and propulsion fluid systems with hydrazine
- Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and requirements
- Experience in systems engineering and requirements verification
- Experience in spacecraft AI&T in clean room environments
Responsibilities
- Present and provide technical review in customer meetings and integration reviews
- Generate, release, and implement customer-facing documents including propulsion system user guides and interface control documents
- Become a subject matter expert on spacecraft propulsion systems and Ursa propulsion components
- Travel to customer sites and lead propulsion system integration, perform checkouts, and assist in customer protoqualification test and flight campaigns
- Troubleshoot system and component hardware issues in the field, develop solutions with the Ursa team and customer, and lead implementation
- Identify and implement system improvements focused on customer needs, risk reduction, and end-use
- Ensure best practices and technical alignment between Ursa Major and customer operations
- Optimize field support processes and documentation practices for flight readiness
- Train and mentor entry-level Mission Integration engineers
- Develop training materials and train customers on Ursa Major propulsion systems
Benefits
- 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
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
