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Senior Structural Analyst

Ursa Major
Berthoud, USA
Senior · 6+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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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)
  • Evaluate test data and correlate analytical models with physical testing results
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop company-wide processes, models, and tools that meet requirements and comply with structural standards
  • Collaborate with the manufacturing team to assess nonconforming hardware for development and flight components and provide recommended dispositions and repairs
  • 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
  • Mentor and coach analysis engineers, helping to build organizational capability in structural analysis, multi‐physics analysis, and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in structural analysis of aerospace components
  • Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial codes
  • Experience in thermal-structural static analysis
  • Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, and high-temperature structural behavior
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field, ideally focusing on solid mechanics, fracture, or structural dynamics
  • Experience with solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and high-temperature materials
  • Knowledge of composite materials, insulation, ablative thermal protection systems, and viscoelastic materials
  • Hands-on experience with testing and data correlation
  • Experience in loads development for vehicle and/or motor applications and dynamic analysis experience
  • Fracture analysis experience (crack growth/safe-life and assessing for instability via LEFM)
  • Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis (LCF, crack initiation predicted by a strain-life approach)
  • Experience with the ANSYS FEA suite
  • Prior experience working on safety-critical systems in production environments
  • A track record of effective oral and written communications to support recommendations
  • Experience supporting failure investigations and root-cause analysis
  • Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $116,000 - $145,000, 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, ADD
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
  • 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.
  • 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.

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