VP, Solid Rocket Motor Product Line

$200,000 - $260,000/Yr

Ursa Major - Berthoud, CO

Full-time - Senior

Berthoud, CO

Truck Transportation

About the position

The VP of Solid Rocket Motor Product Line at Ursa Major is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic growth and operational excellence of the solid rocket motor (SRM) product line. This position involves driving year-over-year scaling, making key strategic decisions, and leading a cross-functional team to meet ambitious growth targets in the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the SRM product line, developing and executing strategies that drive significant growth.
• Oversee development of SRM production and operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, quality, and safety in all processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction while maintaining high standards of product reliability.
• Provide direction to the SRM Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, program managers, and operations staff, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Develop talent and succession plans to support the scaling of the product line.
• Leverage technical expertise in solid rocket motors to guide product development and production improvements.
• Work closely with the business development team to secure new contracts with government and commercial customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding the SRM product line, ensuring customer needs are met.
• Oversee the SRM product line's budget and financial performance, ensuring profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related field, focusing on solid rocket motors or propulsion systems.
• Proven track record of scaling product lines and leading cross-functional teams to achieve growth targets.
• Strong technical aptitude in solid rocket motors, with the ability to engage with engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in winning program of record contracts with government agencies and commercial customers.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing budgets and overseeing P&L for a product line.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental and adoptive leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tax advantage accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer paid short and long term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• EAP program
• Retirement savings plan - Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Equity grants in the company