Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering.
• Proven track record of ownership in product or subsystem-level quality within aerospace or similar high-reliability environments.
• Expertise in AS9100, root cause analysis, and statistical quality methods.
• Hands-on experience with inspection planning, quality assurance planning, PLM tools, and ERP tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with liquid propulsion systems or equivalent high-performance fluid systems.
• Knowledge of FAI, APQP, and PPAP methodologies.
• Familiarity with digital quality tools and automated inspection systems.
• Proficiency with HighQA, Windchill, Inductive Automation’s Ignition, and Odoo.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer – Liquids Propulsion to take ownership of quality for our Hadley and Draper production lines. This role encompasses both engine-level and subsystem-level quality, and requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, hands-on production support, and process rigor. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership, collaborate across teams, and serve as a mentor to a more junior QE. You will report directly to the Quality Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance and compliance of some of the most advanced propulsion systems in production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the quality owner for Hadley and Draper propulsion lines, driving product integrity from subsystem through full engine integration.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, in-process controls, and quality documentation tailored to complex liquid propulsion hardware.
• Lead and support root cause investigations, managing cross-functional corrective and preventive actions.
• Mentor and guide other Quality Engineers, fostering their technical growth and ownership.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and test to ensure requirements are understood, implemented, and validated throughout the production lifecycle.
• Contribute to a rigorous nonconformance management process, from identification to closure.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality processes, using data analytics, trend monitoring, and risk-based thinking.
• Support AS9100 compliance through audit participation and internal system improvements.
• Translating customer requirements to internal product and manufacturing requirements.