Ballistics Analyst, II

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. 

The Ballistics Analyst II will support the research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts that define the performance of the next generation of SRM technologies. The analyst will help provide technical analysis results, inputs to design & manufacturing, and deliver innovative solutions to the complex ballistic and energetic challenges facing the industry. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform ballistics analysis to meet programmatic requirements and inform/validate design 

• Develop, refine and validate computational methods and tools to predict and analyze propellant performance and rocket motor ballistic performance 

• Perform test data review and be capable of drawing meaningful design conclusions 

• Assist in preparing and presenting technical ballistic results to government partners and customers with the ability to explain the results 

• Support in the formulation, characterization, modeling and testing of energetic materials 

• Support rapid response failure investigations, failure analysis and facilitate production deviation closures with meeting engineering requirements and mission objectives 

• Organize/prepare/present major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering 

• 2+ years of experience in the field of Solid Rocket Motors or energetics 

• Demonstrated technical work experience in energetics performance analysis 

• Experience with experimental design and data analysis 

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers 

• Proficiency in CLWire, SPP, or similar ballistic analysis tools 

• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran, or similar programming languages 

• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance 

Desired Experience 

• Master’s degree in technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering 

• Technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes 

• Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support 

• Experience with dynamic controls theory 

• Familiarity with combustion instability phenomena 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $82,000 - $102,000, 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