Vice President, Engineering

Classification:
Full-time Exempt

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.