Vice President, Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a rapidly growing team of engineers developing advanced Hypersonic propulsion, avionics and vehicle systems and integrating advanced seeker and warheads to achieve the missions our customers need to fly.
• Execute technical (TRL) roadmaps for Ursa’s hypersonic products. These include propulsion systems and fully integrated hypersonic vehicles.
• Own and improve the entire product design lifecycle. Ensure continuity of success through development, qualification, LRIP, and FRP.
• Work in conjunction with operations and manufacturing to achieve cost and lead time goals that enable world class delivery and quality performance at the pace of relevance to our war fighters and other customers.
• Ensure programs are executed to achieve the performance, schedule, and cost targets established by the business and are aligned to customer Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for logistics, handling, and launching our vehicles.
• Continuously develop leaders to build a resilient and lasting engineering organization.
• Be the source of inspiration for every engineer at the business.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical leadership in a rapidly growing, aerospace and defense environment.
• History of leading winning teams and rapidly progressing TRL through qualification and production.
• Deep technical background in hypersonics, rocket propulsion, and/or mission critical defense technology as well as established relationships and credibility within the military Hypersonics community.
• Transformational communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include:

• 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
• Retail Savings Plan – 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking “Submit Application”. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.