Fluids Analyst II - High-Temp Propulsion CFD

Socket.dev; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Fluids Analyst II to perform high-fidelity fluids analyses and ensure SRM performance. You will work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs, focusing on high-temperature internal flows and CFD modeling.

The ideal candidate has CFD experience with commercial codes, fluid mechanics expertise, and the ability to interpret technical data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in fluids analysis of aerospace components.
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using commercial codes (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

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

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Engineering drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

2+ years fluids analysis experience in aerospace

Tools

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

StarCCM+

NX CAD

Python

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Fluids Analyst II to perform high-fidelity fluids analyses and ensure SRM performance. You will work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs, focusing on high-temperature internal flows and CFD modeling.

The ideal candidate has CFD experience with commercial codes, fluid mechanics expertise, and the ability to interpret technical data.