Senior Ballistics Analyst

The role

The Senior Ballistician will support research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts for next generation SRM technologies. You will provide technical analysis results and deliver solutions to complex ballistic and energetic challenges.

What you will do

• Perform ballistics analysis to meet programmatic requirements and inform/validate design
• Develop, refine, and validate computational methods and tools to predict and analyze propellant performance and rocket motor ballistic performance
• Perform test data review and draw meaningful conclusions to influence future designs
• Assist in preparing and presenting technical ballistic results to government partners and customers
• Support in the characterization, testing, and modeling of energetic materials
• Support rapid response failure investigations, failure analysis and facilitate production deviation closures
• Collaborate with the systems, design, and manufacturing teams
• Organize/prepare/present major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in Solid Rocket Motors, ballistics, or engineering design/analysis
• Demonstrated technical work experience in energetics performance analysis
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis
• Proficiency in CLWire, SPP, or similar ballistic analysis tools
• Familiarity with control theory and its application to engineering problems
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran, or similar programming languages
• Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support
• Familiarity with combustion instability phenomena
• A strong background in fluid mechanics and/or compressible flow

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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems for national security demands.