Energetics Quality Specialist - Propulsion Lab

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking an Energetics Quality Specialist to support the manufacturing and testing of solid rocket motor components in Colorado. You will perform incoming and in-process tests, ensure data traceability, and help maintain quality across the energetic-material workflow.

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will use a range of lab instruments (titration, rheometer, Instron) and collaborate with Manufacturing, Energetics Engineering, and Quality teams to verify materials and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in laboratory testing or aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to execute detailed inspection and test procedures accurately.
• Experience with mechanical, thermal, and optical lab instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with traceability of materials, samples, batches, and serialized products.
• Experience recognizing nonconforming results and documenting observations.
• Experience reviewing production and quality records for completeness and accuracy.
• Able to collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Test teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and periodic reacceptance testing of binder/polymer and other chemicals.
• Conduct titrations, viscosity measurements, moisture analysis, and particle-size analysis.
• Perform lot-acceptance testing of raw materials.
• Prepare and test samples generated during propellant mixing, casting, curing, and related operations.
• Operate a parallel-plate rheometer and collect viscosity data.
• Perform tensile, pull, and other mechanical-property testing.
• Review test results for completeness, validity, and conformance to requirements.
• Prepare End Item Data Packages for completed motor assemblies.
• Initiate Discrepancy Reports for engineering evaluation and disposition.
• Maintain laboratory safety, calibration, and housekeeping.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Test equipment operation

Documentation & traceability

Technical reading

Safety around energetic materials

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection procedures

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or related field

Experience with solid propellants/energetic materials (plus)

Tools

Instron or universal testing machine

Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer

Rheometer

Titration & viscosity testing equipment

Analytical lab instruments

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking an Energetics Quality Specialist to support the manufacturing and testing of solid rocket motor components in Colorado. You will perform incoming and in-process tests, ensure data traceability, and help maintain quality across the energetic-material workflow.

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will use a range of lab instruments (titration, rheometer, Instron) and collaborate with Manufacturing, Energetics Engineering, and Quality teams to verify materials and