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Senior Loads & Dynamics Analyst, Solid Missile Systems

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $111,000 - $138,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
101 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
2026-10-24

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 Loads & Dynamics Analyst at Ursa Major will focus on loads development for various propulsion systems and vehicles, leading verification and validation efforts while mentoring others. The role involves performing dynamic analysis, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams, and improving analytical methods and tools. This position requires transitioning products from development to production and assessing nonconforming hardware.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field
  • 5+ years of experience performing structural analysis
  • Expertise in dynamic analysis methods
  • Experience in loads development for vehicle and/or motor applications
  • Experience anchoring analytical models to physical testing
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice to have

  • M.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable field
  • GFEM development and model grounding experience
  • Low Cycle Fatigue Analysis (LCF) experience
  • Experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) using commercial codes
  • Experience with Femap/Nastran

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 remote work option mentioned, but hybrid work is available
  • Role may be adjusted based on experience, which could affect responsibilities
  • Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability
  • Base compensation range provided, but no specific salary mentioned for different experience levels

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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