Aerospace CFD Analyst II – Fluid Dynamics

Ursa Major; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

EAP program

Job summary

Ursa Major, founded to revolutionize propulsion access for the U.S. and allies, seeks a fluids analyst for solid rocket motors. You will apply hand calculations and CFD to predict fluid behavior across SRM components and build 1D models for steady-state and transient analysis.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng and 2+ years in fluids analysis, with CFD using ANSYS Fluent/CFX or StarCCM+. You’ll contribute to design reviews, data correlation, and mentoring in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng; required for role.
• 2+ years of fluids analysis experience in aerospace components.
• CFD experience with commercial codes (ANSYS Fluent/CFX preferred).
• Solid grounding in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and test data.
• Strong problem-solving in a fast-paced dev environment.

Responsibilities

• Use hand calculations plus CFD to predict SRM fluid behavior.
• Build 1D steady-state and transient models of SRM fluids.
• Identify design improvements and collaborate with teams.
• Evaluate test data and correlate with models.
• Participate in design reviews and root-cause investigations.
• Prepare technical reports for internal/external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership.

Skills

Fluids analysis

CFD

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Problem solving

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

StarCCM+

NX CAD

Python

Job description

Ursa Major, founded to revolutionize propulsion access for the U.S. and allies, seeks a fluids analyst for solid rocket motors. You will apply hand calculations and CFD to predict fluid behavior across SRM components and build 1D models for steady-state and transient analysis.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng and 2+ years in fluids analysis, with CFD using ANSYS Fluent/CFX or StarCCM+. You’ll contribute to design reviews, data correlation, and mentoring in a fast-paced