Ursa Major

Ursa Major

Lab Technician, Energetics

Berthoud, Colorado · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$34kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • This role involves assisting in the setup, operation, and maintenance of analytical equipment designated for energetics characterization.
  • This position will be trained to handle energetic/explosive materials.

Responsibilities

  • Work cohesively with the solid rocket motor propellant development and analysis team to install, upkeep, and manage analytical hardware and instrumentation.
  • Operate and calibrate analytical instrumentation: assist in developing analytical procedures, calibration curves, failure envelopes, test standards, analytical results databases, etc.
  • Assist with energetic and inert articles for analysis, maintain chemical inventories, and assist with chemical procurement.
  • Maintain detailed laboratory notation, adhere to analytical data management and governance best practices

Requirements

  • Knowledge: Familiarity with general chemical analysis equipment such as auto-titration, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, as well as, destructive and non-destructive material testing.
  • Proficiency with data analysis software, analytical instrumentation software, Microsoft Office suite, and experience presenting analytical results.
  • Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures and conditions, including outdoor and controlled test environments.
  • What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Nice to have

  • Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in a chemistry or mechanical/materials testing laboratory performing structured analytical work, data collection, data analysis.
  • Familiarity with general chemical analysis equipment such as auto-titration, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, as well as, destructive and non-destructive material testing.
  • Understanding of safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.
  • Ability to read, write, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

  • Strong laboratory technique and hygiene practices.
  • The ability to think critically.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Analytical chemistry or material characterization certifications are a plus.
  • Ability to work in a high-pace environment with a focus on safety and precision.
  • Certifications: Analytical chemistry or material characterization certifications are a plus.
  • Other: Ability to work in a high-pace environment with a focus on safety and precision.
  • The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Compensation

  • Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $24.04 - $33.65 hourly, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

  • Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Equity Grants in the Company
  • Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to the laboratory manager and/or Environmental Health and Safety and assist in incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Company info

  • Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U
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