Lab Technician, Energetics

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

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. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Ursa Major is addressing a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are a motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

Laboratory Technician (Energetics)

We are looking for a skilled and motivated laboratory technician to support analysis of solid rocket motor production materials. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with analytical chemistry and/or materials characterization instrumentation as well as a strong commitment to safety and quality. 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.

• 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.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures for working with energetic materials, including proper handling, storage, and disposal.

• Participate in safety briefings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and safety regulations.

• 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.

• Assist in establishing procedures to accurately collect, analyze, and interpret characterization data.

• Participate in analysis and results discussions/meetings. Assist in presenting relevant anomalies or issues and that may impact development efforts.

• Maintain detailed laboratory notation, adhere to analytical data management and governance best practices

• Assist in routine maintenance and calibration schedules for analytical instrumentation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation issues, coordinate with vendors or internal teams for more complex issues.

• Prepare and maintain detailed records of analytical procedures, metadata, anomalies, and results.

• Assist in the preparation of analytical characterization reports, including summarizing data and highlighting key findings.

• Ensure compliance with all documentation standards and quality control procedures.

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