Senior Structural Analyst – Propulsion FEA & High-Temp Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental & vision insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Disability and life insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor components. You’ll conduct FEA, perform thermal-structural analyses, and validate models while collaborating across design, manufacturing, and test teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor analysts, develop processes, and present data-driven recommendations for design optimization and material selection. Colorado location with competitive salary and benefits.

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 finite element analysis (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 component geometry, material selection, and thermal protection systems.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Evaluate test data and correlate analytical models with physical testing results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop company-wide processes, models, and tools that meet requirements and comply with structural standards.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to assess nonconforming hardware for development and flight components and provide recommended dispositions and repairs.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and support process optimization.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and coach analysis engineers, helping to build organizational capability in structural analysis, multi‑physics analysis, and engineering best practices.

Skills

FEA experience

Thermal-structural analysis

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor components. You’ll conduct FEA, perform thermal-structural analyses, and validate models while collaborating across design, manufacturing, and test teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor analysts, develop processes, and present data-driven recommendations for design optimization and material selection. Colorado location with competitive salary and benefits.