Aerospace Fluids Analyst II — CFD & High-Temp Propulsion

Industrious Ventures; Berthoud, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability and life insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Fluids Analyst II to perform high-fidelity fluids analyses for SRM products, collaborating with design, manufacturing and test teams to support development, qualification and production programs. Proficiency in CFD modeling of high-temperature internal flows is preferred.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 2+ years in aerospace fluids analysis, and experience in ANSYS Fluent/CFX or StarCCM+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of fluids analysis experience in aerospace components.
• Experience with CFD using commercial codes (ANSYS Fluent/CFX preferred; StarCCM+ welcome).
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Fast-paced development environment with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Use hand calculations in addition to steady and transient CFD to predict fluid behavior throughout the SRM and its components.
• Build steady-state and transient 1D models of our SRM’s fluid behavior.
• Identify potential design improvements and collaborate with other engineering teams to develop our products while ensuring they meet our system-level requirements.
• Evaluate test data and correlate analytical models with physical testing results.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide continuous improvement, professional development, mentorship, and technical guidance to peers.

Skills

CFD modeling

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Problem solving

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS CFX

StarCCM+

NX

Python

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Fluids Analyst II to perform high-fidelity fluids analyses for SRM products, collaborating with design, manufacturing and test teams to support development, qualification and production programs. Proficiency in CFD modeling of high-temperature internal flows is preferred.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 2+ years in aerospace fluids analysis, and experience in ANSYS Fluent/CFX or StarCCM+.