Test Technician

WHO WE ARE

Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media.
Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers with expertise in designing and testing firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets. Our team is united by a shared commitment to safety and reliability, values that guide our work across various backgrounds and disciplines.

OUR CULTURE

Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Test Technician at Biofire, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating the performance of firearms, electronic hardware, and software while adhering to strict safety protocols, and documenting results with precision. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated to contribute to our testing department and help verify and validate product performance.

To succeed you will need to be able to meticulously execute test protocols and document the results. You will need to be a disciplined and orderly contributor, who is eager to evaluate Smart Gun product capabilities and features. If you’re excited about helping to solve mission-critical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include:

• Conduct Product Tests: Perform daily tests of our Smart Gun system, including evaluating software and electronic hardware performance and durability, firearm accuracy, functionality, and reliability, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols;

• Documentation and Reporting: Thoroughly document testing procedures, results, maintaining accurate records for analysis, traceability, and reporting to relevant stakeholders;

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict safety protocols during all testing activities, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of firearms and ammunition to ensure a secure testing environment;

• Troubleshooting: Address and troubleshoot any issues or malfunctions identified during testing, applying problem-solving skills to determine root causes and proposing effective solutions to maintain testing integrity;

• Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with team members, engineers, and other stakeholders, communicating findings, progress, and any concerns to ensure a cohesive and informed approach to firearm testing.

QUALIFICATIONS

If you think you will succeed in this role, and love the work you’ll do, we encourage you to apply regardless of your background. We evaluate candidates based on their unique talents and fit for our needs, not a rigid list of qualifications.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for:

• Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits

• Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction

• 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits

The compensation range for this role is $25 - $35/hour + stock options + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, hourly role that will require you to be on-site. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. This position will require overtime work to meet project deadlines. The ability to work beyond regular hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential.
We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources required at our Broomfield office.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We're bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ELIGIBILITY

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.