Propulsion Lab Technician – R&D & Analysis

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Disability and Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Development to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials. The ideal candidate has experience building hardware, basic electrical work, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

You will help set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment for scale experiments and collaborate with propulsion teams to ensure data quality and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in chemistry, mechanical/materials testing, or related R&D facility.
• Familiarity with general hardware and electrical systems and ability to read SOPs.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and data acquisitions systems.
• Strong documentation and hygiene practices, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, upkeep, and manage experimental and analytical hardware/instrumentation with the propellant development team.
• Assist in building hardware, data acquisition, and fiber optic lines for experiments.
• Establish experimental procedures and conduct experiments to collect quality data; discuss anomalies.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure compliance with data governance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Energetics development, production, quality, and management to prioritize objectives and reporting.

Skills

Documentation

MS Office

Data acquisition

Electrical systems

Tools

Hardware familiarity

Electrical systems

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Laboratory Technician, Development to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials. The ideal candidate has experience building hardware, basic electrical work, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

You will help set up, operate, and maintain lab equipment for scale experiments and collaborate with propulsion teams to ensure data quality and rigorous documentation.