Propulsion Lab Technician — R&D & Data Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks a Laboratory Technician, Development to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials in our Colorado facilities. The role requires building hardware, basic electrical work, and a strong commitment to safety and quality, with room for growth into other areas.

The position involves setting up, operating, and maintaining lab-scale experimental equipment, collaborating with the propulsion development team, and documenting procedures and results in a controlled

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a chemistry, mechanical/materials testing, research laboratory performing, or relevant research and development facility.
• Familiarity with general hardware and electrical systems.
• Ability to read, assess, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong documentation and hygiene practices. The ability to think critically. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and data acquisitions systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, upkeep, and manage experimental and analytical hardware/instrumentation with the solid rocket motor propellant development and analysis team.
• Assist in building hardware, data acquisition, and fiber optic lines for new experiments.
• Establish experimental procedures and conduct experiments to collect quality data.
• Participate in analysis and results discussions/meetings; report anomalies that may impact development efforts.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notation and data governance.

Skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Ursa Major seeks a Laboratory Technician, Development to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials in our Colorado facilities. The role requires building hardware, basic electrical work, and a strong commitment to safety and quality, with room for growth into other areas.

The position involves setting up, operating, and maintaining lab-scale experimental equipment, collaborating with the propulsion development team, and documenting procedures and results in a controlled