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Senior Chemical Engineer

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Berthoud, CO
101K-137K
Senior level
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Berthoud, CO
101K-137K
Senior level
The Senior Chemical Engineer will work on chemical plant operations, collaborating with design and manufacturing engineers, performing R&D, and ensuring safety procedures while innovating and optimizing product formulations.
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Ursa Major was founded to address 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 an intrinsically 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.

The Senior Chemical Engineer will perform engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes. Preferred wide application of advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the propulsion field with a working knowledge of related disciplines such as thermal, structural, and ballistics analysis. Broad knowledge and experience with energetics, solid propellants and related materials, products. Substantial experience with physics-based modeling of related technologies such as polymer mechanics, environmental degradation and aging, combustion, detonation, particle packing, rheology. Substantial experience in one of the following preferred:

  • Propellant/explosive formulation for product development, scale-up and manufacturing
  • Energetic material manufacturing and synthesis
  • Energetics material hazards analysis, testing and mitigation strategy development.
  • Case bond line development, processing, and adhesion science
  • Physical testing and characterization of propellant and subsystems

Major Position Responsibilities

  • Works closely with manufacturing and design engineers to design, test, and implement chemical handling, processing, and dosing systems.
  • General specification and sourcing of feedstock materials, identification of robust suppliers for program-associated propellant formulations.
  • Conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products.
  • Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes.
  • Compiles and analyzes testing data.
  • Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes.
  • Maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal.
  • Complies with all safety and environmental regulations.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $101,000 - $137,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt


Benefits Include:

  • Unlimited PTO - 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
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
  • Equity Grants in the Company

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
 
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
 
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 
No outside recruiters, please.
 

Top Skills

Chemical Handling Systems
Material Properties
Polymer Mechanics
Propulsion Systems

Ursa Major Berthoud, Colorado, USA Office

Our one-of-a kind campus co-locates engineering, manufacturing, & testing operations, allowing for unmatched development time and the chance for employees, customers, and investors alike to experience rocket engine testing as a part of the normal work day.

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