Senior Thermal & Ablation Analyst - Propulsion Systems

Ursa Major; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 128.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

HSA/FSA and other benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Ursa Major in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Thermal/Ablation Analyst to perform high‑fidelity thermal analyses ensuring performance and reliability of propulsion and defense systems.

The role involves close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and test teams across development, qualification, and production programs. Requires 4+ years in aerospace thermal analysis and proficiency with FE/THERM tools.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years of aerospace thermal analysis experience.
• Proficiency in finite element and computational thermal analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles and high‑temperature material behavior.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct thermal modeling and analysis for components and systems under extreme operating conditions.
• Perform transient and steady‑state thermal analyses to evaluate heat transfer, thermal gradients, and material response.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software (e.g., Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ITRAC).
• Assess insulation performance, ablative material behavior, and thermal protection system effectiveness utilizing analytical tools and hands‑on inspection methods.
• Correlate analytical predictions with test data and refine models accordingly.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to optimize thermal performance and ensure feasibility.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Thermal analysis

Finite element

Heat transfer

Ablation

High-temp materials

Drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Herramientas

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ITRAC

CFD

Descripción del empleo

Ursa Major in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Thermal/Ablation Analyst to perform high‑fidelity thermal analyses ensuring performance and reliability of propulsion and defense systems.

The role involves close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and test teams across development, qualification, and production programs. Requires 4+ years in aerospace thermal analysis and proficiency with FE/THERM tools.