Director, New Product Development

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. 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. As the Director, New Product Development, you are responsible for driving the maturation of new technologies into production-ready solid rocket motor (SRM) products. In this role, you will define the front end of product development: shaping architectures, sizing systems, and ensuring new ideas align with customer needs and mission requirements. The Director leads technology development programs, manages early customer engagement, and balances innovation with executable product strategies. By bridging research and pr...