SRM Analysis Manager

Ursa Major; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Analysis Manager in Colorado to lead research, architecture development, analysis, evaluation and test strategies for next-gen SRM technologies. You will define technical direction, mentor engineers, and deliver innovative SRM solutions while advancing analysis best practices and documentation.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace analysis, team leadership, and strong problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of analysis experience in aerospace components and systems.
• Experience leading teams of analysts.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and test data.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and customer interfaces.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in failure investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with industry analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan resources and prioritize program deliverables for multi-disciplinary analysts.
• Provide strategic technical direction and mentorship across SRM projects.
• Lead collaboration with government partners on SRM development and qualification.
• Develop standardized analysis processes and templates; train team members.
• Produce technical documentation and assist in product specifications.
• Oversee failure investigations and deviation closures with engineering requirements.
• Prepare briefings for internal and external customers including government entities.
• Drive best practices and capability development across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Engineering analysis

Root-cause analysis

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Analysis Manager

The Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Analysis Manager will serve as the technical leader driving research, architecture development, analysis, evaluation, and test strategies that shape the next generation of SRM technologies. As the Analysis Manager you will define technical direction, lead multi-program initiatives, mentor and develop engineers, and deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges facing the industry. The manager will additionally be continuously engaged in the development of analysis best practices, lessons learned, hiring, and growth of the analysis team as our SRM products evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Resource plan and prioritize program deliverables across a team of multi-disciplinary analysts
• Serve as a company-wide subject matter expert providing strategic technical direction, mentorship and oversight across projects involving fluidic, structural, thermal, and performance modeling and analysis of SRM systems and components
• Lead high-level collaboration and technical exchanges with government partners to advance the development, qualification and application of Ursa Major SRMs
• Develop processes for analysis standardization, documentation and traceability. Train team members on the utilization of these processes and templates
• Produce and review high-quality technical documentation, including major reports, publications, proposals and presentations and assist in the development of product specifications and statements of requirements
• Lead and oversee urgent failure investigations, failure analysis and facilitate production deviation closures with meeting engineering requirements and mission objectives
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities
• Provide cross‑team leadership, drive best practices in analysis, and support organization‑wide capability development
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in fluid, structural, thermal and/or performance analysis of aerospace components and systems
• Experience leading teams of engineering analysts
• Ability to interpret and influence engineering drawings, specifications, system requirements and test data
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in failure investigations and root-cause analysis
• Working knowledge of industry standards and accepted analysis methodologies

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes
• Hands‑on experience with testing and data correlation
• Program management experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced development environment
• Deep experience with industry standard analysis software packages (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, etc.)

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $148,000 - $185,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

NOTE:

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.