Senior Ballistics Analyst

Role Overview 

The Senior Ballistician will support the research, design, analysis, test, and evaluation efforts that define the performance of the next generation of SRM technologies. As a Senior Ballistician, you will provide technical analysis results, inputs to design & manufacturing, and deliver innovative solutions to the complex ballistic and energetic challenges facing the industry. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform ballistics analysis to meet programmatic requirements and inform/validate design 

• Develop, refine, and validate computational methods and tools to predict and analyze propellant performance and rocket motor ballistic performance 

• Perform test data review and be capable of drawing meaningful conclusions to influence future designs 

• Assist in preparing and presenting technical ballistic results to government partners and customers with the ability to explain the results 

• Support in the characterization, testing, and modeling of energetic materials 

• Support rapid response failure investigations, failure analysis and facilitate production deviation closures to meet engineering requirements and mission objectives 

• Collaborate with the systems, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure motor performance meets performance requirements while remaining manufacturable 

• Organize/prepare/present major program efforts and findings to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications 

• 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 

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, interfacing with internal/external customers 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment 

• This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance 

 Desired Experience 

• 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 

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $107,000 - $134,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Exempt