Ballistics Analyst, II

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and Long Term Disability

Basic Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life and Emergency Med Trans

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Ballistics Analyst II in Colorado to support SRM propulsion research, design, analysis, and testing. You will develop computational tools, review test data, and present results to government partners and customers, contributing to energetic materials modeling and rapid investigation support.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 2+ years in energetics, and proficiency with MATLAB, Python, C++, or Fortran, plus eligibility for a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years in Solid Rocket Motors or energetics.
• Energetics performance analysis experience.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Proficiency in CLWire, SPP, or similar ballistic tools.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, or Fortran.
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform ballistics analysis to meet program requirements.
• Develop/validate methods to predict propellant and ballistic performance.
• Review test data and draw design conclusions.
• Present ballistic results to government partners and customers.
• Support modeling and testing of energetic materials.
• Assist in rapid investigations and engineer requirement closures.
• Organize and present program findings to internal/external customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Cross-functional teamwork experience

Energetics performance analysis

Experiment design and data analysis

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Fortran

CLWire/SPP

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.

The Ballistics Analyst II will support the research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts that define the performance of the next generation of SRM technologies. The analyst will help provide technical analysis results, inputs to design & manufacturing, and deliver innovative solutions to the complex ballistic and energetic challenges facing the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ballistics analysis to meet programmatic requirements and inform/validate design
• Develop, refine and validate computational methods and tools to predict and analyze propellant performance and rocket motor ballistic performance
• Perform test data review and be capable of drawing meaningful design conclusions
• Assist in preparing and presenting technical ballistic results to government partners and customers with the ability to explain the results
• Support in the formulation, characterization, modeling and testing of energetic materials
• Support rapid response failure investigations, failure analysis and facilitate production deviation closures with meeting engineering requirements and mission objectives
• Organize/prepare/present major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in the field of Solid Rocket Motors or energetics
• Demonstrated technical work experience in energetics performance analysis
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
• Proficiency in CLWire, SPP, or similar ballistic analysis tools
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran, or similar programming languages
• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes
• Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support
• Experience with dynamic controls theory
• Familiarity with combustion instability phenomena

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $82,000 - $102,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

NOTE:

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.