Ballistics Analyst, II

Telemetry Today LLC; Berthoud, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Ursa Major is advancing propulsion and defense systems for national security requirements in the United States. The Ballistics Analyst II will support research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts defining SRM performance and energetic materials modeling.

Responsibilities include performing ballistic analyses, developing methods to predict propellant performance, reviewing test data, and presenting results to government partners. A Secret Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
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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

Skills

Matlab

Python

C++

Fortran

Ballistics analysis tools

Energetics knowledge

Experiment design

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CLWire

SPP

Ballistics modeling tools

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. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

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.