Senior Structural Analyst, Solid Propulsion (Equity + PTO)

Socket.dev; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst in Colorado to ensure the reliability of solid rocket motor components. You will lead high-fidelity structural analyses, collaborate across design, manufacturing, and test teams, and mentor engineers as the team grows.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace structural analysis, strong FEA skills (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), and experience with thermal-structural static analyses. A Bachelor’s in ME/AE is required; MS is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 SRM components.
• Perform coupled thermal-stress analyses to assess material response under extreme conditions.
• Support design iterations with data-driven recommendations on geometry, materials, and thermal protection systems.
• Develop and validate analytical models using ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN.
• Evaluate test data and correlate models with testing results.
• Collaborate to develop 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.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers to build capability in structural analysis and best practices.

Skills

FEA proficiency

Thermal-structural analysis

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in solid mechanics / structural dynamics (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a Staff Structural Analyst in Colorado to ensure the reliability of solid rocket motor components. You will lead high-fidelity structural analyses, collaborate across design, manufacturing, and test teams, and mentor engineers as the team grows.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace structural analysis, strong FEA skills (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), and experience with thermal-structural static analyses. A Bachelor’s in ME/AE is required; MS is preferred.