Senior Thermal/Ablation Analyst — Aerospace Propulsion

Ursa Major; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Senior Thermal/Ablation Analyst to perform high‑fidelity thermal analyses for propulsion and defense systems. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and test teams to support development and production programs.

The role requires 4+ years of aerospace thermal analysis experience, FE/CFD tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ITRAC) and strong problem solving. U.S. person and clearance eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years of aerospace thermal analysis experience.
• Proficiency with finite element and thermal analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and test data.
• Strong problem-solving in a fast-paced development environment.
• U.S. Person and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal modeling and analysis for components and systems under extreme conditions.
• Perform transient and steady-state analyses to evaluate heat transfer and materials response.
• Develop and validate analytical models using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ITRAC.
• Assess insulation, ablative behavior, and TPS effectiveness with analytical tools.
• Correlate predictions with test data and refine models accordingly.
• Work with design and manufacturing to optimize thermal performance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failures investigations, and improvements.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Engineering drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

4+ years thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ITRAC

CFD

FEA

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Senior Thermal/Ablation Analyst to perform high‑fidelity thermal analyses for propulsion and defense systems. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing and test teams to support development and production programs.

The role requires 4+ years of aerospace thermal analysis experience, FE/CFD tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ITRAC) and strong problem solving. U.S. person and clearance eligibility preferred.