Senior Structural Analyst, Aerospace Propulsion & FEA

Ursa Major; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor components. You will perform high-fidelity structural analyses, validate models, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams across development, qualification, and production programs.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace structural analysis, proficiency with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), and a strong background in high-temperature behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or 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 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 under extreme conditions.
• Support design iterations with data-driven recommendations on geometry, materials, and thermal protection systems.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Evaluate test data and correlate models with physical testing results.
• Collaborate to develop company-wide processes, models, and tools meeting structural standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to assess nonconforming hardware and provide dispositions.
• Ensure design feasibility and support process optimization in production.

Skills

FEA

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Data correlation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor components. You will perform high-fidelity structural analyses, validate models, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams across development, qualification, and production programs.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace structural analysis, proficiency with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), and a strong background in high-temperature behavior.