Ballistics Analyst, II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, PTO, &

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and Long Term Disability, Basic

Additional Benefit Options including  

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major Technologies is seeking a Ballistics Analyst II to support research, design, analysis, testing, and evaluation of next-generation solid rocket motors. You will provide technical analysis inputs to design and manufacturing and deliver solutions to ballistic challenges for national security programs.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop methods, review test data, and present results to government and commercial partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 2+ years of solid rocket motors or energetics experience.
• Experience with energetics performance analysis.
• Experimental design and data analysis experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Proficiency with ballistic analysis tools like CLWire/SPP.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, or Fortran.
• Eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform ballistics analysis to meet programmatic requirements and inform/validate design.
• Develop, refine and validate computational methods to predict propellant and ballistic performance.
• Review test data and draw meaningful design conclusions.
• Prepare and present ballistic results to government partners and customers.
• Support formulation, modeling and testing of energetic materials.
• Support rapid response failure investigations and production deviation closures.
• Organize and present major program findings to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ballistics analysis

Energetics performance analysis

Experiment design & data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Programming: Matlab, Python, C++, For

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

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

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.

No outside recruiters, please.