Rocket Propulsion Specialist with Advanced Materials Expertise

Company Overview
Ursa Major is a pioneering aerospace and defense systems company that designs and manufactures cutting-edge propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our mission is to revolutionize the industry by developing innovative solutions that improve cost, lead-time, and flexibility without compromising reliability.

Our team is comprised of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about solving complex technical problems and empowering each other to grow and develop their skills.

About the Role
We are seeking a talented Mechanical / Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Ballistics Analyst to join our creative team of engineers. As an SRM Ballistics Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on some of Ursa Major's most innovative and groundbreaking projects in the field of solid rocket motors. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, design, analysis, evaluation, and testing in support of SRM products and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert conducting and supervising a range of projects involving formulation, characterization, and testing of new energetic materials.
• Interface and collaborate with government partners to further develop and utilize legacy energetics.
• Apply chemical principles to safely conduct research, analysis and experimentation on propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements.
• Identify testing needs for propellant development. Author test procedures, establish objectives and develop data requirements. Lead testing efforts to characterize propellant formulations.
• Develop computational methods and tools to predict and analyze propellant performance, combustion chemistry, rocket motor ballistic performance, and nozzle/plume flow dynamics.
• Technical writing of reports, publications, proposals and presentations and assist in the development of product specifications and statements of requirements.
• Support quick-turnaround urgent 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.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as chemistry or physics.
• 2 years of experience in the field of Energetics.
• Previous technical work experience in energetics formulation.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• A working knowledge of energetic material regulations and safe handling/measurement.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C , Fortran or similar.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $170,000 per year based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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 - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k).
• Equity Grants in the Company.

Why Join Us?

We're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Salary : $100,000 - $170,000