Lead Structural Analyst, Aerospace Propulsion

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst in Colorado to perform high-fidelity structural analyses for SRM components. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of aerospace structural experience, strong FEA skills (ANSYS/Abaqus/NASTRAN), and a track record of solving complex thermo-structural problems in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in structural analysis of aerospace components.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial codes.
• Experience in thermal-structural static analysis.
• Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, and high-temperature structural behavior.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct FEA for structural integrity, thermal performance, and dynamic behavior of solid rocket motor components.
• Perform coupled thermal-stress analyses to assess material response under extreme conditions.
• Support design iterations by providing data-driven recommendations for geometry, materials, and thermal protection.
• Develop and validate analytical models using ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN.
• Evaluate test data and correlate models with results.
• Collaborate to develop processes, models, and tools meeting requirements and standards.
• Mentor analysis engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

FEA software

Thermal-structural analysis

Aerospace structures

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS degree preferred in related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst in Colorado to perform high-fidelity structural analyses for SRM components. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of aerospace structural experience, strong FEA skills (ANSYS/Abaqus/NASTRAN), and a track record of solving complex thermo-structural problems in fast-paced environments.