Bill Murray

Bill Murray is a key executive at Ursa Major, serving as the Chief Product Officer and Head of Solid Rocket Motors.14 With a strong background in aerospace engineering, Murray has played a significant role in advancing the company's rocket propulsion technology.

Career Path

Murray's career in the aerospace industry spans over a decade:

• Currently: Chief Product Officer at Ursa Major (since 2015)1
• Previous roles:
  • Rotation/Propulsion Engineer at Blue Origin (2014-2015)
  • Research Assistant at Purdue University (2012-2014)
  • Propulsion Intern at Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) in 2012
  • Lab Leader/Member at USC Rocket Propulsion Lab (2009-2012)
  • Development Intern at Whittinghill Aerospace (2010-2011)

Education

Murray's educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University (2012-2014)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California (graduated 2012)1

Role at Ursa Major

As Chief Product Officer and Head of Solid Rocket Motors, Murray is at the forefront of Ursa Major's innovative approach to rocket propulsion. He has been instrumental in developing the company's Lynx 3D printing technology for solid rocket motors.2 This advanced manufacturing method aims to significantly reduce production time and increase flexibility in rocket motor design and production.

Contributions to the Industry

Murray has been vocal about the challenges and opportunities in the rocket propulsion industry:

• He has highlighted the current production bottlenecks in solid rocket motors, noting that traditional manufacturing processes can take over a year, while Ursa Major's methods can reduce this to less than a month.3
• Murray emphasizes the importance of innovation in addressing the U.S. military's needs for faster, more efficient rocket motor production.3

Under Murray's leadership, Ursa Major has secured significant investments and contracts, including a recent $25 million joint investment with the U.S. Navy to prototype 3D printing for solid rocket motors.23