Structural & Thermal Analysis Engineer, Solid Missile Systems

Overview

Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems : we design and manufacture the world's leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

Role Overview

As a Structural and Thermal Analysis Engineer , you will be responsible for performing high-fidelity structural and thermal analyses to ensure the performance and reliability of our SRM products. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) for structural integrity, thermal performance, and dynamic behavior of solid rocket motor components.
• Perform coupled thermal-stress analyses to assess material response under extreme conditions.
• Support design iterations by providing data-driven recommendations for component geometry, material selection, and thermal protection systems.
• Develop and validate analytical models using industry-standard software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, Thermal Desktop).
• Evaluate test data and correlate analytical models with physical testing results.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and support process optimization.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $95,000 - $125,000, 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. Note : this is not a link.

Classification : Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include

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.

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

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.

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