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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
- Hiring momentum
- 128 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ursa Major's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ursa Major.
About this role
As a Staff Structural Analyst at Ursa Major, you will conduct high-fidelity structural analyses to ensure the performance and reliability of solid rocket motor products. Your role involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and test teams, performing finite element analysis, and mentoring junior analysts. You will also prepare technical reports and participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ursa Major as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in structural analysis of aerospace components
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) using commercial codes
- Experience in thermal-structural static analysis
- Understanding of material properties, thermal expansion, and high-temperature structural behavior
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data
Nice to have
- M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field, ideally focusing on solid mechanics, fracture, or structural dynamics
- Experience with solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and high-temperature materials
- Knowledge of composite materials, insulation, ablative thermal protection systems, and viscoelastic materials
- Hands-on experience with testing and data correlation
- Experience in loads development for vehicle and/or motor applications and dynamic analysis experience
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Base compensation range provided, but no additional details on salary negotiation or raises
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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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