Fluids Analyst II

The role

You will perform high-fidelity fluids analyses to ensure the performance and reliability of SRM products. You will work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, qualification, and production programs.

What you will do

• Use hand calculations and steady and transient CFD to predict fluid behavior.
• Build steady-state and transient 1D models of SRM fluid behavior.
• Identify potential design improvements and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Evaluate test data and correlate analytical models with physical testing results.
• Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Provide continuous improvement, professional development, mentorship, and technical guidance to peers.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in fluids analysis of aerospace components.
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using commercial codes.
• Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, or high-temperature materials.
• Background in thermal analysis of high-temperature aerospace components.
• Experience with modeling of two-phase compressible flows.
• Hands-on experience with testing and data correlation.
• Experience with the ANSYS FEA suite.
• Basic experience with 3D CAD software (NX is ideal).
• Programming experience (Python ideal, but MATLAB or other high-level languages acceptable).
• ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred.

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 designs and delivers propulsion and defense systems to solve national security demands. The company was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion.