Senior Ballistics Analyst

Ursa Major; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, based in Colorado, seeks a Senior Ballistician to advance SRM technologies through design, analysis, testing, and evaluation. You will provide technical results, influence design/manufacturing, and deliver innovative ballistic solutions for national security needs.

The role involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure performance goals are met while maintaining manufacturability, and requires eligibility for a Secret clearance. Previous energy/propellant experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Solid Rocket Motors, ballistics, or engineering design/analysis.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• Proficiency in CLWire, SPP, or similar ballistic analysis tools.
• Familiarity with control theory and its application to engineering problems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers.

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 draw meaningful conclusions to influence future designs.
• Assist in preparing and presenting ballistic results to government partners and customers.
• Support in characterization, testing, and modeling of energetic materials.
• Support rapid response failure investigations and facilitate production deviation closures.
• Collaborate with systems, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure motor performance meets requirements and is manufacturable.
• Organize/prepare/present major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers.

Skills

Ballistics analysis

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CLWire

SPP

Matlab

Python

C++

Fortran

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.

Role Overview

The Senior Ballistician will support the research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts that define the performance of the next generation of SRM technologies. As a Senior Ballistician, you will 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 conclusions to influence future designs
• Assist in preparing and presenting technical ballistic results to government partners and customers with the ability to explain the results
• Support in the characterization, testing, and modeling of energetic materials
• Support rapid response failure investigations, failure analysis and facilitate production deviation closures to meet engineering requirements and mission objectives
• Collaborate with the systems, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure motor performance meets performance requirements while remaining manufacturable
• 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 Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in Solid Rocket Motors, ballistics, or engineering design/analysis
• Demonstrated technical work experience in energetics performance analysis
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis
• Proficiency in CLWire, SPP, or similar ballistic analysis tools
• Familiarity with control theory and its application to engineering problems
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran, or similar programming languages
• Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support
• Familiarity with combustion instability phenomena
• A strong background in fluid mechanics and/or compressible flow

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $107,000 - $134,000, 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
• Equity Grants in the Company

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.