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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
The Senior Ballistics Analyst will focus on the research, design, analysis, testing, and evaluation of solid rocket motor technologies. Daily tasks include performing ballistics analysis, developing computational methods for propellant performance, reviewing test data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure motor performance meets requirements. The role also involves presenting technical results to government partners and customers, as well as supporting failure investigations and production deviations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 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
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
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
- Base compensation range is $107,000 - $134,000, which may vary based on individual qualifications.
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
- The role requires eligibility for a Secret Clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates.
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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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