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 solutions that improve cost, lead-time, and flexibility without compromising reliability.

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.
• Collaboration and Interface: 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.
• Support and Analysis: 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, and a working knowledge of energetic material regulations and safe handling/measurement.
• Teamwork and Communication: Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers, 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.
• Hands-on Experience: Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support.
• Presentation and Briefing: Experience with high-level presentations and briefings.
• Security Clearance: DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.