Job Title: Mechanical Superintendent

Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Industrial Services                              
Location: Front Range, CO / On-site
Reports to:  Project Manager/Area Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary
Responsible for planning, scheduling, employee oversite, and management of industrial mechanical construction projects up to $10M in value. Assists Project Manager in coordinating activities of employees engaged in construction process, utilizing knowledge of equipment, techniques, procedures, and specifications. This position is responsible for assisting craft supervision to coordinating activities of workers engaged in construction process, utilizing knowledge of equipment, techniques, procedures, and specifications. Must be able to pass pre-employment and on-going drug/alcohol testing.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Review project schedules with Superintendents/Foreman. Ensure that critical activities and decisions remain on schedule for the project management team.
• Oversee field specific activities for industrial construction projects from setup to closeout related to the industries that Industrial Construction serves energy, power, mining, manufacturing, pharma, etc.
• Document project field issues that impact budget, quality, or schedule, and provide to the project management team.
• Respond to subcontractor requests for field issues that impact budget, quality, or schedule.
• Supervises the daily work of employees.
• Verifies conformance of finished work product, including overseeing compliance with all contract requirements.
• Ensure all safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Coordination of all labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources with Project subordinates and other Loenbro companies to ensure timely, cost-effective completion of project.
• Assures all employees within the team know and follow the company safety and work rules and policies.
• Ensure that all employees within the department receive the proper training required for them to operate the machines they will be working on.
• Assigns work and monitors job costs and overall performance, including monthly forecasting.
• Completes written reports on job progress, cost and other matters as requested.
• Supports planning on-the-job training for team members to ensure safety and quality of the work being done. Constantly monitors the job site for safety and quality of the work.
• Work closely with all areas of the operations to create new opportunities for Loenbro.
• Review and provide feedback on overall project schedule, working with Project Engineer to update and distribute to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to produce a cost-based estimate for RFP’s that are sent to Loenbro.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction of industrial & Commercial projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing mechanical craft trades.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar job costing program.
• Experience with P6 or similar scheduling software.
• Experience with Viewpoint or similar account software.
• Experience with Heavy Bid or similar estimating software.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
• Completion of OSHA or equivalent safety training.
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred:

• Engineering or Construction Management Degree.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Outdoor industrial sites with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather, uneven terrain, or other environmental factors.
• Travel requirements: up to 10% of time.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Space Imaging team is seeking an Optical Engineer to focus on assembly, integration, and testing in support of a new product lines for spaceborne systems. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to own procurement, optical assembly, integration, and test activities as we mature prototypes into products.
Successful candidates will have experience building, validating, and delivering environmentally rugged optical systems in both prototype and production environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the assembly, integration and test for novel optical systems
• Work with optical suppliers to procure optical elements, including regular status updates, technical oversight, acceptance test verification, and anomaly resolutions.
• Generate alignment plans and procedures
• Align optical systems with equipment including autocollimators, theodolites, alignment telescopes, interferometers, lens alignment stations, and various other mechanical methods
• Manage integration and test vendors to successfully scale production of complex infrared assemblies.
• Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
• Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
• Interface with test and evaluation teams to qualify optical performance through lab, field, and airborne testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy required with a concentration in Optics
• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical assembly, integration, and testing in the workforce
• Strong experience on free space optical systems integration and development for a space or airborne environment.
• Knowledge of how electro-optical systems are specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
• Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
• Knowledge and experience laboratory testing including optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment, and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Experience in prototype and production development, including requirements validation
• Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
• Data analysis proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similiar
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Optics
• Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
• Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
• Experience with the test and evaluation of optical systems through thermally and vibrationally dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
• Knowledge of common materials used in infrared optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned)
• Strong optomechanical engineering background, with experience in lens bonding and retention, athermalization, and mount design.
• Experience with Zygo MX, 4D 4Sight, or Apre Reveal interferometry software

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Space Imaging team is seeking an Optical Engineer to focus on assembly, integration, and testing in support of a new product lines for spaceborne systems. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to own procurement, optical assembly, integration, and test activities as we mature prototypes into products.
Successful candidates will have experience building, validating, and delivering environmentally rugged optical systems in both prototype and production environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the assembly, integration and test for novel optical systems
• Work with optical suppliers to procure optical elements, including regular status updates, technical oversight, acceptance test verification, and anomaly resolutions.
• Generate alignment plans and procedures
• Align optical systems with equipment including autocollimators, theodolites, alignment telescopes, interferometers, lens alignment stations, and various other mechanical methods
• Manage integration and test vendors to successfully scale production of complex infrared assemblies.
• Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
• Evaluate and analyze prototype and production optical system performance errors to determine root cause
• Interface with test and evaluation teams to qualify optical performance through lab, field, and airborne testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy required with a concentration in Optics
• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical assembly, integration, and testing in the workforce
• Strong experience on free space optical systems integration and development for a space or airborne environment.
• Knowledge of how electro-optical systems are specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
• Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
• Knowledge and experience laboratory testing including optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment, and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Experience in prototype and production development, including requirements validation
• Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
• Data analysis proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similiar
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Optics
• Demonstrated first principles approach to complex opto-mechanical problems
• Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
• Experience with the test and evaluation of optical systems through thermally and vibrationally dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
• Knowledge of common materials used in infrared optical systems and limitations of fabrication methods of optics (molded, polished, diamond turned)
• Strong optomechanical engineering background, with experience in lens bonding and retention, athermalization, and mount design.
• Experience with Zygo MX, 4D 4Sight, or Apre Reveal interferometry software

The Test and Analysis team is responsible for ensuring that emerging products are ready for the harsh conditions of air, land, sea, and space environments. Our team supports multi-disciplinary product teams across the full life cycle to design, develop, and validate new and existing products. This includes requirements analysis, environmental and electromagnetic interference testing, reliability testing, and manufacturing sustainment efforts. The Test and Analysis team achieves these objectives through consistently striving to understand primary design drivers through analytical modeling, including specialized structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis, along with strategic engineering validation and qualification test campaigns. This fused approach ultimately enables us to identify opportunities for product robustness and quickly implement solutions to ensure critical capabilities efficiently make it into the hands of our military and its allies.

We are looking for a Senior Thermal Analyst to join our rapidly growing team in Boulder, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for performing thermal analysis and taking ownership of thermal design aspects across hardware development programs. You will execute first order assessment of designs to guide preliminary design architecture, develop detailed analytical models to mature prototype designs and develop predictions to support hardware testing.  If you are someone who is excited to work on new projects from conceptualization through production and are passionate about developing validated and correlated models to support the rapid prototyping of cutting edge systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Execute hand calculations, spreadsheet, and MATLAB/Python first-order models to inform path forward before jumping into detailed analysis. Use first principles as a basis for every decision and discern the right level of analysis to apply based on state of hardware design and program goals
• Develop appropriate CFD models and simulations to predict temperatures, heat transfer, and fluid characteristics as needed to meet design schedules. Generate, maintain, and correlate integrated FEMs for imaging platforms.
• Experience with EO/IR sensors and familiarity with structural, thermal, optical performance (STOP) analysis
• Perform test-model correlation testing to validate analytical predictions
• Work closely with environmental test engineers to support the design, instrumentation selection, execution, and data processing of tests to validate models and predictions, including fundamental
• Prepare technical reports to present findings to internal teams, management, and external customers
• Stay current with advancements in thermal analysis techniques, materials technology, and industry standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently pursuing or have obtained a MS or higher degree in engineering or applied physics with focus on heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• 7+ years of experience in a thermal analysis or thermo-physics analysis role
• Thermal FEA experience – STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Icepak, or Flotherm
• Familiarity with Matlab or Python (or equivalent) for developing analytical models and performing data acquisition & post-processing
• Experience with performing test-model correlation and test based characterization of critical modelling input parameters
• Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders
• Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• General knowledge of climatic and/or dynamic testing including understanding of various instrumentation and data acquisition fundamentals
• Knowledge on how to run and operate chambers, DAQs, and other major test apparatus
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
• Basic knowledge of MIL-STD-810 or equivalent

The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state-of-the-art radar systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The Radar team is seeking an experienced Staff RF Engineer to help us design, test, and deploy the next generation of US radars. The Radar team is responsible for all aspects of radar system development, from the ideation stage through initial production.  In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to define radar architectures, design solutions, build prototypes, perform testing, and mature the prototypes into products. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own the design and development of advanced phased arrays and RF electronics for military radar systems, ensuring cutting-edge performance and reliability.
• Lead testing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts to ensure radar systems meet rigorous performance requirements across various operating environments.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and ensuring quality across the team’s deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define radar architectures, system concepts, and end-to-end product requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, RF simulations, and prototyping to drive innovation and ensure optimal system performance.
• Drive technical decision-making and contribute to programmatic strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives and mission success.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to maintain Anduril’s technological edge.
• Support production ramp-up, including design for manufacturing (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and supplier engagement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in developing RF electronics, phased arrays, antennas or related radar electronics
• Proficiency in RF design and analysis tools such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or comparable tools.
• Expertise with RF measurement equipment, including Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, and Near Field Scanners.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design (schematic capture, layout), with experience in tools like Altium.
• Deep understanding of electronic systems engineering, including design specification, part selection, and test planning.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, solve complex problems, and implement innovative solutions with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience working across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

TOOL FAMILIARITY:

• Electromagnetic Simulation Tools: Ansys HFSS or comparable.
• RF Circuit Design Tools: Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS) or similar.
• Electronics Design Tools: Altium or comparable PCB design tools.
• Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar for design, simulation, and testing.
• Test Equipment: Signal analyzers, RF network analyzers, Near Field Scanners, etc.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in RF/Microwave Engineering
• Expertise in active phased array radar and beamforming technologies.
• Knowledge of antenna array simulation, design, and manufacturing
• Familiarity with advanced PCB technologies for high-frequency RF and high-density routing/interconnect.
• Proven track record of leading phased array radar system designs from concept to production in a defense or aerospace environment.

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We're seeking a product security engineer to own security for assigned products, particularly radar systems, in your technical domain. This role involves providing expert consultation on security architectures, guiding the implementation of security features, developing solutions engineering for complex security challenges, and ultimately securing our suite of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long-range sensors. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or software engineering, with a focus on platform security, or has pivoted to a product or application security role. They will be able to conduct complex security architecture reviews, research and mitigate exploits against hardware and software, and work with other engineering teams to build resiliency into our products.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Product Security Engineer, you will own the end-to-end security for assigned radar products. This includes deriving and decomposing security requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence, designing security architectures, and actively building, integrating, and testing security features throughout the product lifecycle. You will also be responsible for conducting security reviews, researching exploits, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure robust security for radar systems. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Owns the development and maturation of security features for Anduril’s radar products.
• Collaborates and builds solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals for radar systems
• Collaborate with security assessment teams to assess Anduril’s radar products and integrated components to uncover potential weaknesses
• Collaborates with manufacturing and operations teams to develop secure handling and operational processes for radar systems
• Engages with teams to remediate uncovered weakness in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes for radar systems
• Implement security features and capabilities, develop and execute comprehensive security test strategies at multiple integration levels, and support major milestone deliveries (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience and a Bachelors degree or equivalent education/work experience
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Golang, Rust, Python)
• Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems
• Experience developing features for and improving security of firmware, applications, network, or embedded systems
• Experience building, testing, and delivering production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong understanding of the "why" behind product, systems, and security design
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with security architectures of embedded, aerospace, or cyber-physical systems
• Fluency in modern USG cyber methodologies, including Cyber Survivability guidance and related policy (JSIG, ICD 503, CSEIG, SSECG, NIST SP 800-160, Cyber T&E Guidebook, CMMC, etc.)
• Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools
• Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage. 

ABOUT THE JOB:  

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design and development of Space-Based advanced complex electro-mechanical and structural and electronics packing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, development, analysis, and manufacturing tasks on complex mechanical hardware including precision space structures and mechanisms in a program team environment. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Develop Space-Based cutting-edge infrared sensors. 
• Design high-precision and complex space opto-mechanical
• Develop and perform testing to show proof-of-design and/or qualification of new designs.
• Utilize first principles physics as a basis for all decisions. 
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production. 
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed. 
• Execute in-depth and rigorous opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical designs. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering (BSME), or MS with 5 plus years of experience in design, hardware, or integrated product development and testing, and excellent leadership/communication 
• Prior or current experience with spaceflight imaging applications, especially related to optical systems
• Proficiency in various CAD tools and openness to using new software, with the ability to create high-quality engineering drawings that meet industry standards. 
• Strong skills in material selection, finishing, component sizing, system design, and troubleshooting. 
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills. 
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills. 
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.). 
• Experience with machining and fabrication processes, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing. 
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5 GD&T) and regulatory requirements. 
• Ability to drive projects from concept to completion 
• Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation, presentations, and collaboration. 
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with complex optical system design, analysis, testing, and implementation. 
• Experience in working with engineering teams from conceptual through detailed design phases
• Experience in design of space-based mechanical structures, mechanisms, and electronics packaging along with engineering drawing development.
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis for mechanical designs as well as GD&T
• Experience with thermal management. 
• Preference for Siemens NX & Teamcenter experience. 
• Working knowledge of DFMA. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Quality Engineering team is a dedicated group of professionals committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality in our processes. We play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of our products, working collaboratively to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues. Our team thrives on a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance processes and outcomes.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our growing team in Fort Collins, CO. You will work inside and outside the organization to define, develop, and execute processes to ensure the delivery of high quality, reliable and performant radar products to end customers.  You will help drive Anduril's internal quality management system to meet AS9100 requirements.  You will partner across the product development organization, production organization, and field operations organizations to continuously improve product quality at the various lifecycle phases of the product through the use of root cause analyses, corrective actions, and failure analyses.  This role will be dynamic and full of new engagement, challenges and opportunities.  If you are someone who has passion for the quality of their work, enjoys hands-on engagement with design engineering, production and vendors, possesses strong analytical skills and attention to detail, then this opportunity is for you! Your proactive problem-solving approach will be vital to our quality initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own Calibration procedure and calibration of production assets along with dev. assets.
• Own 6S for the production and development areas.
• Reviewing Engineering drawings, manufacturing and inspection work instructions
• Verifying and inspecting incoming inspection of PCBAs, COTS and mechanical components.
• Ensuring non-conformance's and RCCA's are accurately controlled, documented and dispositioned
• Maintain quality records and support QMS requirements IAW AS9100
• Trending Quality metrics and performing/leading root cause analysis and corrective action
• Review PCB/PCBA schematics, layouts, assembly drawings, and create test documentation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field
• 2+ years of experience with PCBAs, electrical assemblies, or electronics manufacturing
• Experience working in AS9100 environment (Preferred)
• Ability to interpret PCB schematics, layouts, and BOMs along with Mechanical components drawings and BOMs.
• Familiarity with PCBA manufacturing processes and component-level troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies)
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Change Management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of electro-mechanical design and relevant manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 standard.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-600 & IPC-A-610 or standards is preferred.

Location: This role is based at our Louisville, CO office with the option to work a few days a week remotely. 
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 1570

The Role

Capella is looking for an energetic Senior Electrical Engineer Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing a team of electrical engineers who design, develop, and test electrical systems and components. This role involves supporting project execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovation of our electrical systems within our satellite.

This role will sit within the Spacecraft Engineering team at Capella Space. This team contains a variety of engineering disciplines that design and develop the satellite and payload systems.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback of a distributed team across two offices.
• Assign people to tasks and manage workloads to ensure timely project completion.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Project Oversight:

• Oversee the design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components for our application.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Support systems engineering requirements.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in electrical engineering practices and processes.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, including safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and enforce quality assurance procedures to maintain high standards in all engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience: 
• Minimum of 12 years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs and systems in a hardware R&D lab environment, with 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience in aerospace systems, or similar high reliability industry, and components is highly desirable.
• Skills: 
• Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, performance analysis, test automation, and data analysis 
• Extensive experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal chambers, and other test equipment 
• Experience with I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, etc. 
• Experience designing modern analog and digital electronics 
• Experience in PCB schematic capture & layout
• Experience with Altium designer tools or other similar electronic CAD tools 
• Experience designing high reliability systems 
• Knowledge of the PCBA fabrication and assembly process 
• Familiarity with PLM tools and strong revision control practices 
• Excellent design and manufacturing documentation skills with attention to detail 
• Ability to work autonomously by determining and evaluating different courses of action independently 
• Strong technical communication skills to be used in a highly collaborative environment

Required Qualification

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Compensation 

The approximate base salary range for this position is $192k - $220k DOE. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site. 

We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Engineer on the Fab Tapeout and Validation Team. As a Senior Mask Layout Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

In this role, you will be the owner of full-reticle tapeouts for use in trapped-ion quantum computers, which could include both photonic and analog electronic layers. In addition, you will help develop and maintain the internal PDK and circuit layout libraries, as well as write scripts to automate the layout of masks for tapeouts. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the photonic and ion trap design and testing teams to help develop new and game-changing quantum technology to enable scalable quantum computing, memory, and networking.

The Fab Tapeout and Validation Team is a remote-friendly team and this role can be performed remotely or in-person at IonQ’s College Park, MD or Bothell, WA campuses. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Python-based layout for full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
• Develop and maintain internal component PCell and automated circuit layout libraries
• Interface with designers, test engineers, packaging engineers, and foundry team to define layout rules and component designs 
• Implement physical verification checks of layouts, including DRC and LVS
• Develop detailed documentation of tapeouts and lead layout reviews with other team members 
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand circuit requirements and make recommendations to improve design, layout, and test workflows

You’d be a good fit with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and techniques
• Excellent programming and software skills, including development in an IDE, proficiency with version control software, shell scripting, and code documentation
• 2+ years of experience with Python-based mask layout software packages such as Luceda IPKISS, GDSFactory, or Klayout
  
  

You’d be a great fit with:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years experience in generating layout files for complex semiconductor flows with custom elements, such as MEMS, integrated photonics, or superconducting circuits
• Past ownership of full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
• Experience with commercial simulation, verification, and layout environments such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Ansys
• Familiarity with photonic and/or analog electronic device principles including design, test, and fabrication
• Proficiency in physical verification including DRC, LVS, and ERC
• Experience with semiconductor and/or photonic workflows for tapeout with commercial foundries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A meticulous attention to detail and excellent track record of documenting requirements, implementation plan, and tracking progress
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a deadline-oriented environment

Location: The Fab Tapeout and Validation Team is a remote-friendly team and this role can be performed remotely or in-person at IonQ’s College Park, MD or Bothell, WA campuses. 
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1303

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459.  The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

About Skyloom 

Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow's space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology.

Skyloom is building the orbital infrastructure for the next renaissance in global connectivity. As Earth’s first space-based telecommunications company, we deliver fiberless, planetary-scale data transport that dramatically increases bandwidth, availability, and resiliency—while reducing latency and total cost of operations.

Our proprietary optical technology enables secure, ultra-high-capacity connections across our end-to-end, multi-orbit network or within your own infrastructure, unlocking a new standard for global communications.

Location: This role will be onsite in our Broomfield, Colorado office. 
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID:  1516

The Role

At Skyloom, we’re building cutting-edge optical communication systems for space. We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer with a strong hands-on mindset to help test, debug, and validate electronic assemblies (PCBA and Card Circuit Assembly) across development and production.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in the lab, solving real hardware problems, and collaborating across disciplines. Experience with complex electronic systems is key, deep aerospace or space background is a plus, but not required.

You’ll work closely with hardware, firmware, optical, manufacturing, and test teams to bring advanced electronic systems from prototypes to flight-ready production.

Responsibilities: 

Hardware Test & Debug

• Test and debug PCBAs and electronic subsystems, including multi-board systems.
• Perform functional and performance testing during development, qualification, and production.
• Support hardware bring-up and troubleshooting using lab instrumentation.

Validation & Production Support

• Verify electrical and functional requirements.
• Support design verification and production acceptance testing.
• Help identify root causes of failures and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to test procedures, acceptance criteria, and production documentation.

Interfaces & Signal Integrity

• Test and validate common communication interfaces (Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, etc.).
• Assist with debugging signal integrity issues in high-speed or mixed-signal designs (e.g., SERDES-based links, LVDS, etc.).

Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, optical, manufacturing and AIT teams.
• Support environmental testing activities (thermal, vibration, etc.) as needed.
• Collaborate with international partners to support system integration and testing.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience (flexible depending on skill set).
• Solid foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals (digital, analog, or mixed-signal).
• Hands-on experience testing or debugging electronic hardware.
• Comfort working in a lab environment using standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Experience with PCBAs, prototypes, or production hardware.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to optoelectronics, RF, or communication systems.
• Basic scripting or embedded programming (Python, C/C++ or similar languages).
• Interest in growing into more complex system-level testing or aerospace testing roles.
• Lab environment use, such as, power meter and optic spectrum analyzer. 
• Fluency in Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation 

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $115,000. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.   

**Benefits will be provided by Skyloom, Inc., an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.**

About Skyloom 

Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow's space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology.

Skyloom is building the orbital infrastructure for the next renaissance in global connectivity. As Earth’s first space-based telecommunications company, we deliver fiberless, planetary-scale data transport that dramatically increases bandwidth, availability, and resiliency—while reducing latency and total cost of operations.

Our proprietary optical technology enables secure, ultra-high-capacity connections across our end-to-end, multi-orbit network or within your own infrastructure, unlocking a new standard for global communications.

Location: This role will be onsite in our Broomfield, Colorado office. 
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID:  1434

The Role

We seek a Mechanical Engineer to manage the complete design of aerospace components and subsystems. You will collaborate with structural, thermal, and control engineers to develop hardware meeting performance, mass, and environmental standards. Your role includes translating concepts from sketches to CAD to space-qualified products within the Thermo-Mechanical Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of components, enclosures, and assemblies for space applications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T, using CAD software.
• Improve drive design for weight, stiffness, manufacturability, and ease of integration.
• Collaborate with other disciplines—mainly thermal, structural analysis, control, electronic, and optics subsystems—to ensure system-level requirements are met.
• Support integration, manufacturing, and assembly, including interactions with suppliers and participating in design reviews.
• Procure mechanical parts from COTs or use manufactured components.
• Assist in prototype builds, fit checks, and environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling).
• Manage configuration control and documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
• Contribute to or participate in PDR/CDR reviews and technical trade studies.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3-6+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in aerospace or high-performance hardware.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent), working with complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of materials, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, composites, additive manufacturing).
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability principles and mechanical interfaces.
• Proficiency with GD&T standards, ISO or ASME
• Basic understanding of thermal and structural considerations in space hardware.
• Experience collaborating with various disciplines.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Skyloom employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing space mechanisms (deployment systems, actuators, or hinges).
• Hands-on experience with testing, integration, or cleanroom assembly.
• Competence in FEM for structural analysis and a solid understanding of static and dynamic analysis.
• Knowledge of ECSS/NASA standards for mechanical design and verification.
• Basic scripting (Python, MATLAB) for data processing.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP tools
• Spanish proficiency

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,088 - $122,321. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.   

**Benefits will be provided by Skyloom, Inc., an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.**

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly, and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will focus on designing and building data acquisition and process control systems for chemical processing. These systems will integrate instrumentation, controls, plumbing, fluid power, and solids handling to enable novel electromechanical and metallurgical processes for clean iron production.    

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through detailed design, fabrication, commissioning, and handover
• Own the full lifecycle of control system design, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, instrumentation specifications, electrical schematics, panel layouts, and network architectures 
• Ensure all control systems are efficient, reliable, safe, compliant with applicable codes/standards (e.g., NEC, ISA, IEC), and aligned with site EHS requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, mechanical systems, operations, and R&D teams to define system requirements and control strategies  
• Lead integration efforts for  new and existing equipment, including PLC/HMI/SCADA system architecture and control strategies  
• Oversee and perform installation, configuration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems 
• Conduct system testing, tuning, loop checks, and validation to ensure optimal and stable process performance
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, advanced control, alarm management, and system reliability improvements
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal), Ignition HMI & SCADA, and associated communication networks  
• Develop, maintain, and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical, including control panel designs, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials 
• Specify and source instrumentation and electrical equipment (sensors, transmitters, motors, drives, MCC components, etc.) to meet process and project requirements  
• Autonomously lead engineering projects or small multi-disciplinary teams, including scheduling, budgeting, technical decision-making, and vendor management  
• Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems, perform root cause analysis, and execute corrective/preventive actions
• Apply industry-standard safety analysis methodologies such as FMEA, PHA, and HAZOP to effectively manage risks
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, test plans, operating procedures, and safety protocols  
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in a rapidly evolving startup environment 

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or related 
• 8+ years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)  
• 3+ years of experience with PLC programming, including Ladder Logic and structured text (Siemens preferred)
• Advanced experience with instrumentation such as voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow 
• Strong working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical design, electrical troubleshooting, and industrial power distribution
• Proficiency with industrial automation communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, RS485, etc.  
• High level programming experience in C/C++/C#, Python, Javascript, or equivalent  
• In-depth knowledge of industrial control system design principles, instrumentation specification, P&IDs, and ISA/IEC standards 
• Experience implementing LOTO procedures, arc-flash boundaries, electrical safe-work practices, and other industrial electrical safety programs 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint 

What we would like you to bring to the team:   

• Proficiency with Siemens S7 (TIA portal), Ignition, SolidWorks Electrical, and SQL databases 
• Experience in chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, pilot-plant operations, or continuous/batch process industries
• Experience with control panel design per UL 508A, hazardous area classification, and instrument selection for chemical environments

The Company

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai

The Role

The Senior Mechatronics Engineer will report to the Head of Hardware Engineering and support the development of custom end effector, tool, and HW system designs for robotic manipulation and autonomous vehicle systems. This position requires strong mechanical design skills, attention to detail, and an ability to learn in unstructured environments. 

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated history of contributing technically to the design and implementation of complex components of robotic systems from scratch.

This role is mission-critical for helping deliver a safety-critical system for industrial automation. The opportunity offers a technical, hands-on team member the chance to help develop a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle technology with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business model. 

The ideal candidate will embrace our goal to drive zero-emission, self-driving vehicle adoption, and help us realize our potential to define, build, and lead a new category of robotic automation for the enterprise.

This role is based in Denver, CO. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and maintain parts and complex CAD assemblies
• Brainstorm and prototype electro-mechanical, and pneumatic tools for automation systems and robotic manipulators
• Lead reliability initiatives by analyzing failure modes, implementing design and process improvements, and driving corrective actions to improve product performance, durability, and lifecycle cost.
• Work with vendors and select components based on design analysis, requirements, and performance
• Collaborate with software team members to incorporate desired sensing mechanisms and account for HW/SW integrated system design considerations
• Design and build reliability test fixtures to simulate real-world operating conditions, enabling accelerated life testing, failure analysis, and validation of design robustness.
• Support field testing and debugging, both locally and at remote customer sites

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with integrated software/hardware systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other automotive/aerospace products
• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, or a similar discipline
• Experience designing complex electro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems from concept to product, including driving cost reduction initiatives and designing for scale
• Experience working with linear and rotary actuators 
• Experience designing and documenting machined parts, weldments, sheet metal components, and assemblies
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T, tolerances, and BOMs) to support test and manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience selecting, designing, and/or integrating sensors to understand the state of a system
• Experience with the product development lifecycle - particularly design for manufacture, reliability, and cost
• Ability to perform finite element analysis and iterate designs based on results
• Experience using basic shop equipment (3d printer, bandsaw, mill, drill, etc) to build rapid prototypes
• Strong technical analysis skills

Ideal qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation equipment
• Experience with linkage synthesis and linkage design
• Experience with PDM and part release processes
• Experience designing and optimizing joints for robotic manipulators
• Prior work with contract manufacturers 
• Familiarity wiring sensors and designing cable harnesses
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary robotics team
• Familiarity working on systems for use in hardened environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
• Relocation assistance offered
• Equity: equity package commensurate on experience and skills
• Benefits: Full health benefits
• Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for development and ownership of a robust supplier quality management program in support of Electra’s growing strategic supplier requirements. This role will drive supplier quality improvement initiatives across the supply base, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements, to ensure that all sourced materials and components meet stringent quality standards. This position is critical to maintaining product integrity, operational efficiency, and supporting the broader Supply Chain organization in delivering strong supplier partnerships in support of organizational goals and strategic objectives. 

Responsibilities include:

• Define and execute the supplier quality strategic vision, aligned with organizational goals
• Develop long-term strategies for quality-based supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation
• Establish and maintain robust quality driven inputs to support supplier selection, development and monitoring programs
• Implement incoming material review and CAPA processes
• Drive supplier-owned quality programs to ensure materials consistently meet documented specifications
• Establish traceability process for supplied materials to enable root cause analysis
• Support establishment of supplier quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 or similar standards
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements where necessary
• Aid in identifying and troubleshooting process breakdowns and opportunities to address any systemic issues
• Partner with Procurement, Technology, Operations, and Commercial teams to align on supplier quality objectives
• Support R&D by ensuring suppliers understand specifications and maintain conformance to quality requirements while ramping to volume
• Provide training and support to employees on quality and process improvement matters
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality 
• Develop and present reporting and insights into supplier quality performance and risk 
• Work in conjunction with Procurement to conduct risk assessments for critical suppliers and implement mitigation plans 
• Develop contingency strategies for supply chain disruptions related to quality issues
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

What we need you to bring to the team:  

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, metallurgical, or mining engineering, materials science or materials engineering, quality management, or related field  
• 8+ years of experience in supplier quality within a manufacturing environment, ideally with metals, injection molding and industrial chemical suppliers 
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE). 
• Demonstrated experience leading quality planning through design transfer, pilot, or demonstration‑scale operations into early-stage commercial operations 
• Proven expertise in applying APQP principles (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP etc.) in a scaling manufacturing or industrial environment 
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, and related quality tools. 
• Experience developing and administering a QMS, ideally with expertise in ISO 9001 
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations 
• Proven ability to influence across functions and play a leading role in managing strategic suppliers. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exhibit a sense of urgency, and maintain equilibrium in a fast-moving and changing startup environment 
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint 

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

Electra is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Reliability and Test Engineer to lead reliability testing, failure analysis, and performance validation of advanced materials and systems. This role is critical to ensuring product durability, safety, and performance across development and production environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in reliability engineering, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration. 

Responsibilities include:

• Design and execute reliability test plans for materials, components, and systems under various environmental and operational conditions 
• Develop and implement accelerated life testing protocols and failure mode analysis (FMEA) 
• Analyze test data to identify trends, failure mechanisms, and improvement opportunities 
• Collaborate with R&D, process engineering, and quality teams to integrate reliability insights into product development 
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards 
• Document test procedures, results, and recommendations in technical reports 
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action planning for reliability-related issues 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and reliability program development 
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and support customer-facing technical discussions 

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in reliability engineering, testing, product validation, or materials characterization within industrial or manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of reliability principles, failure mechanisms, and statistical analysis methodologies
• High proficiency in test design, data acquisition, and analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, LabVIEW), with experience applying environmental testing standards (ASTM, IEC, MIL-STD)
• Proven ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous projects, exercising sound judgment in selecting and adapting advanced methods to meet technical and business objectives
• Provides technical and functional leadership through mentorship and cross-functional collaboration, guiding teams on complex quality, reliability, and supplier-related challenges
• Experience managing laboratory operations, including ISO 17025 compliance, supporting both R&D and production needs
• Strong communicator who bridges R&D and manufacturing by translating design intent into scalable, compliant manufacturing and supplier quality processes

Role Overview

The Organics and Offtakes Product Manager will develop AMP’s global strategy and roadmap for offtakes – with a particular emphasis on organics, followed by other hard to valorize fractions. The role focuses on Research and Development and Commercialization of new end markets and partnerships that divert more waste and create better facility unit economics.

Success in this role will transform AMP’s ability to develop projects with greater value creation across all waste fractions. The mandate includes developing, validating, and scaling new models for organics and advanced materials recovery. Success will include identifying and developing project models, integrations, partnerships, and technology roadmaps for TRL 5-9 technologies such as composting, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, methanolysis, SRF/RDF, synthetic aggregates, and other emerging technologies. The right hire has a founder mentality and is a “high slope” learner with an interest in clean energy systems, climate negative infrastructure, and waste. 

This position works closely with the Head of Product, CTO, engineering and commercial counterparts to explore and validate new ways to convert waste fractions into valuable products, such as manufacturing feedstocks, building materials, solid carbon products, and biofuels. This unique role can have an outsized impact in changing how society handles its waste and create significant climate and ecological impact on an international scale.

As our Organics and Offtakes Product Manager, you will work to: 

Develop New Technologies

• Develop and execute AMP’s offtake strategy — identify, validate, and commercialize new outlets and technologies that move economics from cost to value. 
• Partner with the commercial team to prepare and manage high-quality carbon credit program applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with AMP’s organics strategy and value-generation goals.
• Support the Engineering and Operations teams to ensure technical feasibility and feedstock compatibility for new pathways; coordinate and perform feedstock testing and acceptance validation; evaluate new technologies for achieving targeted feedstock chemistries.
• Build and maintain AMP’s partner network — establish relationships with processors, converters, technology developers, and national labs across the bioeconomy, fuels, and materials sectors.

Regional Deal Support

• Advise commercial originators on optimal, specific offtake strategies for each project and market context, as well as for all proposals and solicitation responses. 
• Present to and host on site potential customers and partners at AMP and customer facilities
• Coordinate with Government Affairs and commercial originators to strategically position AMP for regional success in organics offtake markets through targeted policy and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate development playbooks for viable offtakes, including regional viability, permitting strategies, site requirements, and end-market capacity.

Marketing

• Prepare Go-To-Market — prepare AMP to sell against value propositions of offtakes at all levels of the funnel, from website, through marketing collateral, Municipal Case Studies, RFPs, and more.
• Develop market collateral — work with Marketing and Commercial to communicate AMP’s offtake strategy and value creation to municipal and private customers. 
• Drive integration of future waste valorization methods by mapping high-value revenue pathways.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None Directly
• Mentors and develops cross-functional teammates to strengthen commercial, analytical, and negotiation capabilities.
• Coordinates cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Engineering leadership to align offtake objectives with production, pricing, and technical validation.

Preferred Experience

A successful candidate will likely bring with them experience in one or more of the following:

1. 3+ years of experience solving ambiguous business problems that are highly technical, such as a product manager, commercially focused engineer, or former founder of a technology company.
2. 3+ years of experience doing relevant infrastructure development, such as investing or project developing anaerobic digesters, RNG plants, power plants, or other biofuels or waste projects.
3. 3+ years of experience doing relevant fundamental research on biofuels or solid carbon technologies, such as waste-to-value thermochemistry or biochemistry.

In Terms of the Skills Required, the candidate must be able to:

• Reason from first principles about hardware technologies and basic chemistry, quickly identify technology risks and create technical roadmaps for solving risks.
• Comfortably interface with customers and potential partners, conduct thorough interviews and facilitate sales conversations.
• Travel to sites to inspect key technologies and perform testing/validation.
• Write concisely and informatively, prepare thorough analyses, marketing materials, and case studies on high potential methods of waste valorization.
• Be fluent in pro formas and comfortable with data analysis. Move efficiently through modeling Profit & Loss statements.
• Background may come from adjacent industries where success depends on structuring, pricing, and negotiating multi-stakeholder commercial agreements—for example, advanced manufacturing, commodities, or project finance.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical or operational detail into clear commercial value propositions, and to lead external negotiations through close.

Education:

• A College Degree or Higher in a relevant engineering or technical field is preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Location(s): 

• Full-remote with occasional travel to project sites, partner sites and offices, and occasional travel to AMP's Louisville, CO headquarters.

Travel Requirements: 

• 10%, with up to 20-25% as onboarding.

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Compensation Information:

• Salary: $145,000 - $155,000

Equity Grant:  The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications. 

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. 
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• Benefits start the day you start
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• 6 Accrued Sick Days
• Eight (8) paid holidays

We'll consider applications on an ongoing basis. 

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What You'll Do:

1. Establish, implement, and maintain quality management system procedures and processes.
2. Provide management system training and guidance to Katalyst internal stakeholders to build, implement and improve policies and procedures.
3. Resolve hardware and process nonconformances by leading investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
4. Build and maintain a supplier quality dashboard to track performance metrics, audit results, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
5. Establish and maintain a formal calibration system to track all measurement and test equipment, ensure timely calibration, maintain traceable records, and manage third-party calibration providers.
6. Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and increase production efficiency.
7. Develop and deliver quality management training, reinforce process discipline, and drive corrective action when procedures are not followed.
8. Work with procurement and engineering teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and executed.

What We're Looking For:

1. You have acute attention to detail.
2. You are highly disciplined and process-oriented while focused on improving and building systems that make sense as opposed to blindly following flawed processes.
3. You are experienced managing stakeholders, holding internal team and suppliers accountable
4. You have a high sense of ownership, and enjoy seeing issues through to resolution and ensuring corrective actions are implemented

Your Ideal Background

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical field required
2. 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or hardware quality environment
3. Experience working with a structured Quality Management System
4. Experience investigating and resolving nonconformances
5. Experience working with suppliers and managing quality-related issues

Anticipated salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The Role:

The Datacor Engineering Software Group (DESG) is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated senior-level Software Engineer with a strong computer science foundation and deep experience in the .NET ecosystem, WPF, and MVVM.

You will play an instrumental part in implementing our next-generation architectural platform and UI across the Flow Team’s industry-leading products Fathom, Arrow, Impulse, and xStream, ensuring clean separation of concerns and driving modernization across our tech stack.

You will also contribute broadly across the codebase: developing new features, improving system design, diagnosing complex defects, and strengthening long-term architectural health. You will work autonomously when needed while also collaborating closely with engineers in both software and mechanical engineering domains.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Modernization

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an MVVM-based architecture that improves modularity, separation of concerns, and testability.
• Design and develop modern WPF interfaces aligned with updated UX principles.
• Influence architectural decisions supporting the next generation of pipe flow simulation applications.
• Evaluate design options, identify tradeoffs, and ensure long-term maintainability and performance.
• Promote consistency in design patterns and engineering standards across the codebase.

Execution & Delivery

• Implement core product features end-to-end across UI, application logic, and relevant platform subsystems.
• Translate business and product requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives including refactoring, optimization, and incremental clean-architecture adoption.
• Contribute to the evolution and upkeep of internal CI/CD systems and development automation.

Quality & Support

• Collaborate with QA on test strategy and help resolve escalated product issues.
• Diagnose complex bugs and performance issues across UI and backend boundaries.
• Improve code quality through reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices.
• Serve as an escalation point for Support on advanced technical issues.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Work closely with developers, QA, Product Management, and domain experts in a highly collaborative agile environment.
• Document designs and share knowledge across the team.
• Mentor peers and help maintain a healthy engineering culture.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in desktop software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Extensive experience with WPF, XAML, and MVVM in production applications.
• Experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio.
• Experience working in large, legacy codebases with established architectural patterns.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for complex, multi-module systems.
• Effective communication with PM, QA, Support, and engineering peers.
• Ability to operate autonomously and deliver high-quality solutions from high-level requirements.

Preferred

• Experience implementing clean architecture or similar modular designs within legacy modernization efforts.
• Experience with WinForms.
• Experience with VB.NET.
• Experience with JSON data serialization.
• Background building engineering, scientific, or simulation software.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques in UI or computational workflows.
• Experience collaborating with UX designers or applying modern UI/UX practices.
• Exposure to CI/CD systems, build automation, and modern DevOps workflows.
• Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to architectural decision-making.
• Understanding of Windows system administration and desktop deployment considerations.

Hybrid Preferred (Colorado Springs, CO office) but remote candidates may be considered