Senior Structural Analyst - Propulsion & High-Temp Analysis

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

Disability and life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Ursa Major, a leader in propulsion and defense systems, seeks a Senior Structural Analyst to ensure SRM component reliability through high-fidelity FEA, thermal–structural analyses, and data-driven design support.

The role partners with design, manufacturing, and test teams to advance development, qualification, and production programs, mentoring engineers and improving processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of aerospace structural analysis experience.
• FEA with commercial codes.
• Thermal-structural static analysis experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Strong problem-solving 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 with data-driven recommendations for 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 and provide dispositions and repairs.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and support process optimization.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and coach analysis engineers to build organizational capability.

Skills

FEA proficiency

Thermal-structural analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major, a leader in propulsion and defense systems, seeks a Senior Structural Analyst to ensure SRM component reliability through high-fidelity FEA, thermal–structural analyses, and data-driven design support.

The role partners with design, manufacturing, and test teams to advance development, qualification, and production programs, mentoring engineers and improving processes across the organization.