Responsibilities
Perform loads development for motor and vehicle programs
Lead load spectrum development for service life assessment
Assess motor performance under dynamic loads such as random vibration and shock
Perform component and system level dynamics analysis
Develop, verify, and validate structural models
Work closely with test teams; identify test activities and instrumentation necessary to anchor analytical models
Propagate loads to vehicle and motor components
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
Develop, build, and improve analytical methods and tools
Provide professional development, mentorship, and technical guidance to peers
Minimum Experience/Requirements
B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field
5+ years of experience performing structural analysis
Note: Ursa Major is considering candidates for this position at multiple levels. Based on your experience, we may be able to adjust the level of the role along with the associated compensation range accordingly.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Expertise in dynamic analysis methods (structural dynamics, dynamic loads, acoustics, modal, random and sine vibration, and shock response)
Experience in loads development for vehicle and/or motor applications
Experience anchoring analytical models to physical testing
Ideal Experience/Requirements
M.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field, ideally focusing on solid mechanics, fatigue, fracture, or structural dynamics
GFEM development and model grounding experience
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
Experience with defining solid rocket motor self-induced dynamic environments
Experience taking components through dynamic acceptance and qualification testing
A strong theoretical background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and/or compressible flow
Prior experience working on safety-critical systems in production environments
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 recommendations
Thermal-structural static analysis experience particularly dealing with nonlinear materials and large strains
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 $111,000 - $138,000, 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
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.
