Senior Structural Analyst, Propulsion & High-Temp Systems

Industrious Ventures; Berthoud, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and long term disability

Basic life and AD&D

Voluntary life and emergency medical运输

EAP program

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, based in Colorado, seeks a Staff Structural Analyst to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor products. You will work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs.

You will conduct high-fidelity FEA, thermal-structural analyses, and model validation, mentoring engineers as the team grows. A strong background in aerospace structural analysis is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in structural analysis of aerospace components.
• Proficiency in FEA using commercial codes.
• Experience in thermal-structural static analysis.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and test data.
• Strong problem-solving in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-fidelity structural analyses to ensure SRM performance and reliability.
• Conduct FEA for structural integrity, thermal performance, and dynamics of components.
• Perform coupled thermal-stress analyses under extreme conditions.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software.
• Evaluate test data and correlate with analytical results.
• Collaborate to develop processes, models, and tools meeting standards.
• Assess nonconforming hardware and provide dispositions and repairs.
• Support design feasibility and process optimization with manufacturing.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor analysis engineers and build organizational capability.

Skills

FEA proficiency

Thermal-structural analysis

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Mechanical/ Aerospace background

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major, based in Colorado, seeks a Staff Structural Analyst to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor products. You will work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs.

You will conduct high-fidelity FEA, thermal-structural analyses, and model validation, mentoring engineers as the team grows. A strong background in aerospace structural analysis is required.