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 with innovative technologies and a passion for problem-solving.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical/Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Ballistics Analyst to join our team of engineers. As a key member of our creative team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking solutions to complex technical problems facing the solid rocket motor industry.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Conduct and supervise a range of projects involving formulation, characterization, and testing of new energetic materials.
• Government Partnerships: Interface and collaborate with government partners to further develop and utilize legacy energetics.
• Research and Analysis: 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.
• Testing and Development: Identify testing needs for propellant development, author test procedures, establish objectives, and develop data requirements. Lead testing efforts to characterize propellant formulations.
• Computational Methods: Develop computational methods and tools to predict and analyze propellant performance, combustion chemistry, rocket motor ballistic performance, and nozzle/plume flow dynamics.
• Technical Writing: Technical writing of reports, publications, proposals, and presentations, and assist in the development of product specifications and statements of requirements.
• Failure Investigations: Support quick-turnaround urgent failure investigations, failure analysis, and facilitate production deviation closures with meeting engineering requirements and mission objectives.
• Program Efforts: Organize, prepare, and present major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as chemistry or physics.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in the field of Energetics.
• Technical Skills: Previous technical work experience in energetics formulation, experience with experimental design and data analysis, working knowledge of energetic material regulations and safe handling/measurement, and proficiency in Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran, or similar.
• Clearance: This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance.

• Advanced Education: Master's degree or PhD in technical discipline such as chemistry or physics.
• Technical Knowledge: General technical knowledge of rocket motor components and processes.
• Project Experience: Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support.
• Communication Skills: Experience with high-level presentations and briefings.
• Clearance Level: DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.

• 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).
• Company Stock Options.