Staff Systems Engineer — Safety and Reliability

Job overview

The Staff Systems Engineer — Safety and Reliability role is onsite in Fort Collins, CO. Base compensation is $156,000–$195,000 per year. The role is part of Ursa Major’s SMS Systems Engineering Team, supporting propulsion and defense systems developed for national security needs. The engineer drives safety, reliability, and risk-management solutions across propulsion-system design and operation. By developing mission-assurance processes, assessing hazards and failures, and coordinating with internal teams and Department of Defense safety boards, the role supports safe product performance and successful mission execution.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement mission-assurance processes
• own relationships with branch-specific Weapon Safety Boards and assist with motor qualification plans and test reports
• provide technical inputs to hazard-classification planning, execution, and approval
• establish risk-register practices
• develop system safety requirements with design and product teams
• perform system-level failure assessments including FMEA and FHA
• establish product lifecycle plans for handling restrictions, demilitarization, and disposal
• assist with flight-test range safety planning
• lead failure investigations
• perform reliability assessments for motor products.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff systems engineer

safety and reliability

ursa major

fort collins co

full-time

onsite

systems engineering

mission assurance

propulsion systems

risk analysis

secret clearance eligibility

$156k–$195k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited PTO
• paid parental and adoptive leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA
• employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, 8+ years of relevant experience, aerospace or defense propulsion experience, risk-analysis experience, and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Must be a U.S. Person. Benefits include unlimited PTO, paid parental and adoptive leave, insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

About the employer

Ursa Major is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.