Senior Structural Analyst, Solid Rocket Motors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

401k with Company Match

EAP Program

Job summary

Ursa Major Technologies in Colorado is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to ensure performance and reliability of our solid rocket motor propulsion systems. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs, while mentoring growing analysts.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in aerospace structural analysis, proficiency with FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), and experience in thermal-structural static analysis.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct FEA for structural integrity, thermal performance, and dynamic behavior of SRM components
• Perform coupled thermal-stress analyses under extreme conditions
• Support design iterations with data-driven recommendations on geometry and materials
• Develop and validate analytical models using ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN
• Evaluate test data and correlate models with test 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
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement
• Mentor analysis engineers and grow organizational capability

Skills

FEA proficiency

Thermal-structural analysis

Materials properties knowledge

Engineering drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Fast-paced development environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Ursa Major Technologies in Colorado is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to ensure performance and reliability of our solid rocket motor propulsion systems. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs, while mentoring growing analysts.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in aerospace structural analysis, proficiency with FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN), and experience in thermal-structural static analysis.