Aerospace Fluids Analyst II: CFD & Propulsion Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

Disability, Life, AD&D insurance

Equity grants in the company

401k with company match

EAP program

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a fluids-focused engineer to advance propulsion technologies in a fast-paced environment. You will apply hand calculations and CFD to characterize SRM fluid behavior, build 1D models, and work with multiple teams to implement design improvements while meeting system-level requirements.

You will evaluate test data, correlate it with analytical models, and contribute to design reviews, investigations, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use hand calculations and CFD to predict fluid behavior in SRMs and components.
• Build steady-state and transient 1D models of SRM fluid behavior.
• Identify design improvements and collaborate with engineering teams to meet 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 and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to peers.

Skills

CFD analysis

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

StarCCM+

NX CAD

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a fluids-focused engineer to advance propulsion technologies in a fast-paced environment. You will apply hand calculations and CFD to characterize SRM fluid behavior, build 1D models, and work with multiple teams to implement design improvements while meeting system-level requirements.

You will evaluate test data, correlate it with analytical models, and contribute to design reviews, investigations, and continuous improvement.