Senior Grain Structural Analyst — Solid Propulsion

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability and Life Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Senior Grain Structural Analyst to perform high-fidelity analysis of solid propellant grains and related components, ensuring performance and reliability of SRM products.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams across development, qualification, and production programs, and you will mentor others as the team grows. The role emphasizes multi-physics approaches and industry-standard tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct finite element analysis of propellant grain under structural, thermal, and pressure loads.
• Perform coupled thermal-stress analyses to assess material response under extreme conditions.
• Support design iterations with data-driven recommendations for component geometry.
• Develop and validate analytical models using ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN.
• Evaluate test data and correlate with analytical models.
• Mentor junior engineers in structural and multi-physics analysis.

Skills

FEA experience

Thermal-structural analysis

Material behavior (elastic/plastic)

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Senior Grain Structural Analyst to perform high-fidelity analysis of solid propellant grains and related components, ensuring performance and reliability of SRM products.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams across development, qualification, and production programs, and you will mentor others as the team grows. The role emphasizes multi-physics approaches and industry-standard tools.