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Staff Loads & Dynamics Analysis Engineer Ursa Major · Remote Not listed 35 days ago Remote Aviation & Aerospace

Staff Thermal-Fluids Analysis Engineer Ursa Major · Remote Not listed 35 days ago Remote Aviation & Aerospace

Staff GNC Analysis Engineer Ursa Major · Remote Not listed 75 days ago Remote Aviation & Aerospace

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Aviation & Aerospace

35 days ago

Staff Loads & Dynamics Analysis Engineer

Ursa Major · Remote

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We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Customize Reject All Accept All Who We Are About Us Leadership What We Do Hypersonics Solid Rocket Motors Space Capabilities Careers News Home Careers Staff Loads & Dynamics Analysis Engineer Analysis Staff Loads & Dynamics Analysis Engineer Remote 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. As a Staff Loads and Dynamics Analysis Engineer, you will primarily focus on load development across vehicles and propulsion systems. Your secondary focus will either be Global Finite Element Modeling or GN&C. You will be exposed to multiple vehicles, systems, and engines, along with the unique challenges each present. We are looking for experienced analysts who bring new skills and best practices from their prior experience to Ursa and who, in time, will mentor others. You will be expected to lead verification and validation efforts and to provide proactive feedback to our design team based on the results of your work. Lastly, as Ursa ramps up its production rate and begins development on new engine platforms, you will be expected to assess nonconforming hardware, introduce approaches that could improve our team’s efficiency, and potentially venture into engine stress analysis to support others in our multi-disciplinary analysis team. You will report to our Propulsion Analysis Team Lead. Responsibilities: You will perform loads development for vehicles and engine programs You will lead load spectrum development for service life assessment You will perform vehicle dynamics analysis You will verify and validate your models You will work closely with our test team to request the instrumentation necessary to anchor our analytical models You will support GFEM development for vehicles and propulsion systems You will propagate loads to vehicle and engine components You will collaborate with other engineering teams to develop our systems while ensuring they meet requirements and comply with the structural standards we follow You will collaborate with our manufacturing team to assess nonconforming hardware for development and flight components and provide recommended dispositions and repairs You will improve our analytical methods and seek out new approaches and tools You will provide professional development, mentorship, and technical guidance to peers Minimum Experience/Requirements: B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field 8+ years of experience performing L&D analysis Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment Expertise in dynamic analysis methods (structural dynamics, dynamic loads, acoustics , modal, random vibration, shock response) Working experience in loads development for vehicle and/or engine applications Experience anchoring analytical models to physical testing Ideal Experience/Requirements: M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field, ideally focusing on solid mechanics, fatigue, fracture, or structural dynamics Experience with flutter analysis GFEM development and model grounding experience Knowledge of turbomachinery-related analytical methods (e.g., generating Campbell diagrams to assess margins on rotordynamics or structural modes or rotating hardware). High Cycle Fatigue Analysis (HCF, crack initiation predicted by a stress-life / SN approach) Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis (LCF, crack initiation predicted by a strain-life / e-N approach) Experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA / FEM) using commercial codes (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN-based solvers) Experience with Femap/Nastran Fracture analysis (crack growth / safe-life and assessing for instability via LEFM, ideally with prior experience using NASGRO) Experience with the ANSYS FEA suite A strong theoretical background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and/or compressible flow Prior experience working on safety-critical systems in production environments Prior professional experience working on either rocketry or turbomachinery Experience supporting failure investigations and root-cause analysis A track record of working efficiently in fast-paced engineering environments A track record of effective oral and written communications to support your recommendations Thermal-Structural static analysis (particularly dealing with nonlinear materials and large strains Fluid analysis (e.g. Computational Fluid Dynamics / CFD or 1-D transient analysis using SINDA/FLUINT or ROCETS) Knowledge of composite materials, insulation, and ablative thermal protection systems   Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $140,000 – $170,000, 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 How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking “Submit Application”. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. 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. 19750 Co Rd 7, Berthoud, Co 80513 Follow Us On Company About Us Leadership News Careers Suppliers Contact Us Products Hypersonics Space Solid Rocket Motors ©2026 URSA MAJOR Technologies Inc Terms of Use Privacy Policy

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Aviation & Aerospace

35 days ago

Staff Thermal-Fluids Analysis Engineer

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We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Customize Reject All Accept All Who We Are About Us Leadership What We Do Hypersonics Solid Rocket Motors Space Systems Operations Careers News Home Careers Staff Thermal-Fluids Analysis Engineer Analysis Staff Thermal-Fluids Analysis Engineer Remote 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. As a Staff Thermal-Fluids Analysis Engineer you will support all our product design programs through a broad variety of fluid analysis techniques. Our ideal candidate is one proficient in both CFD as well as steady-state and transient 1D (lumped parameter) fluid modeling. You will be exposed to all systems on our engines and the unique challenges each component presents. You will also be expected to leverage existing knowledge to solve difficult problems throughout an engine lifecycle.    You will be expected to assess the risk and performance of the hardware and to provide proactive feedback to our design team regarding how to improve their components based on the results of your work. We are seeking an individual who is excited about solving problems on the edge of technical capabilities by using their deep understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, combustion, and simulation. This individual will be able to apply that understanding to predict the performance of rocket engine components including combustors, manifolds, and turbomachinery.   We are looking for experienced analysts who will be responsible for the technical growth of Ursa Major’s fluid analysis capabilities. You will report to our Propulsion Analysis Team Lead.   Use hand calculations and steady CFD to predict fluid behavior throughout the engine system and its components (e.g. assess pressure drops and mass flow distributions).  Build steady-state and transient 1D models of our engines’ fluid systems to predict matters such as engine components’ operating states and engine startup behavior.  Identify potential design improvements and collaborate with other engineering teams to develop our engines while ensuring they meet our system-level requirements.  Work closely with our test team to request instrumentation necessary to anchor our analytical models.  Support anomaly investigations by building transient 1D fluid models to recreate measurements recorded during engine operation.  Ownership of fluid models of rocket engines and related systems. This will include support of concept and clean-sheet designs, as well as supporting mature system improvements.  Improve upon Ursa’s analytical methods and seek out new approaches and tools.  Provide professional development, mentorship, and technical guidance to peers.  Minimum Experience/Requirements  B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field.  5+ years of combined fluids analysis experience (CFD and 1D, as detailed below).  Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using commercial codes (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred, but knowledge of StarCCM+ or similar tools is welcome).  Experience developing steady and transient 1D models of fluid system analyses ideally using ROCETS or GFSSP. Knowledge of SINDA/FLUINT, FloCAD, AFT Arrow/Fathom/Impulse, Flownex, Flowmaster, GT-SUITE, or comparable lumped parameter analysis tools would also be gladly accepted.  Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.  Programming experience (Python ideal, but MATLAB or other high-level languages acceptable).  Basic experience with 3D CAD software (Creo and NX are ideal).  Experience with complex fluid-mechanical systems – our engines are the product of integrated combustors, turbomachinery, and control systems, all of which must be well understood and optimized.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.  Prior experience working on safety-critical systems in production environments.  Ideal Experience/Requirements  M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field.  10+ years of combined fluids analysis experience (CFD and 1D, ideally with heavy focus on the specific applications detailed below).  Experience using CFD to predict performance in at least one specialty area: pump performance prediction, turbine performance prediction, cavitation/two-phase modeling, combustion modeling, or unsteady calculations.  Experience using 1D models of fluid systems to predict transient phenomena such as water hammer or engine start-up.  Analysis of cryogenic fluid systems, high-pressure pneumatics, two-phase or supercritical fluid systems, and compressible flows.  Professional experience in rocketry or turbomachinery.  Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $155,000 – $190,000, 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 How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking “Submit Application”. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. 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. 19750 Co Rd 7, Berthoud, Co 80513 Follow Us On Company About Us Leadership News Careers Suppliers Contact Us Products Hypersonics Space Solid Rocket Motors ©2026 URSA MAJOR Technologies Inc Terms of Use Privacy Policy

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Aviation & Aerospace

75 days ago

Staff GNC Analysis Engineer

Ursa Major · Remote

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We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Customize Reject All Accept All Who We Are About Us Leadership What We Do Hypersonics Solid Rocket Motors Space Systems Operations Careers News Home Careers Staff GNC Analysis Engineer Analysis Staff GNC Analysis Engineer Remote 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. As a Guidance Navigation and Controls Analysis Engineer you will help lead development of Ursa Major vehicle GNC capabilities. This role will assess dynamic environments, determine appropriate sensor suite and configurations for varying vehicle designs, establish guidance designs. This role will develop GNC system designs into robust, flight-ready software, working across simulation, test, embedded implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop environments. This role is responsible for the 0 to 1 development of major portions of a flight control system, in tight, cross functional coordination with vehicle design, structures and avionics. This role will develop algorithms and associated simulations, ensure compatibility with system design constraints, and validate performance leveraging a mix of Linear Systems Analysis, State Space Methods, Monte Carlo Analysis and deep coordination with Hardware in the Loop analysis of the full system. This position is available to work remote from within the United States or on-site/hybrid in Berthoud, Colorado. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain flight GNC systems for aerospace applications Translate GNC requirements into models and into efficient, reliable embedded software Develop and execute simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance Coordinate with design to ensure that vehicle design parameters align with control system requirements. Support system integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test activities Analyze test and flight data to assess performance and drive improvements Contribute to requirements definition, verification, and traceability for GNC functions Identify and mitigate technical risks through analysis, testing, and peer review Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical design, avionics, software, and test engineers Document designs, analyses, and test results for internal and external stakeholders Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Professional experience developing GNC models and algorithms for aerospace or defense systems Strong understanding of classical control, estimation, and vehicle dynamics Experience implementing algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, or Python or equivalent Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly Ability to work effectively in teams or individually Desirable Experience: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline Experience with navigation sensors (IMUs, GPS, star trackers, etc.) and state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering) Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop testing, flight testing, or operational flight systems Familiarity with safety-critical or regulated development environments (e.g., DO-178 or equivalent processes) Prior experience supporting aerospace or defense programs through integration and test phases Professional experience developing flight software for aerospace or defense systems Experience developing simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance Experience leading development of GN&C standards Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $135,000 – $170,000, 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 How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking “Submit Application”. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. 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. 19750 Co Rd 7, Berthoud, Co 80513 Follow Us On Company About Us Leadership News Careers Suppliers Contact Us Products Hypersonics Space – old Solid Rocket Motors ©2026 URSA MAJOR Technologies Inc Terms of Use Privacy Policy

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Engineering

240 days ago

Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

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