Propulsion Lab Research Engineer I

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ursa Major is seeking a research and development engineer to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials. The role emphasizes building experimental hardware, setting up test matrices, and operating lab equipment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The position offers room for growth and collaboration with propulsion development, analytics, and production teams in a high‑stakes environment that advances national security goals.

Qualifications

• 2-year engineering-related degree or equivalent.
• Experience with lab hardware, test matrices, and safety procedures.
• Strong documentation and data handling capabilities.
• Ability to read SOPs and follow procedures precisely.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and manage experimental hardware and instrumentation.
• Build hardware and data acquisition for new experiments.
• Establish procedures and conduct experiments to collect high‑quality data.
• Analyze results and present anomalies impacting development.
• Maintain lab records and ensure governance of data.

Skills

Documentation

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data acquisition systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

2-year engineering-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Ursa Major is seeking a research and development engineer to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials. The role emphasizes building experimental hardware, setting up test matrices, and operating lab equipment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The position offers room for growth and collaboration with propulsion development, analytics, and production teams in a high‑stakes environment that advances national security goals.