R&D Technical Associate

Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R&D Technical Associate to join our dynamic research and development team. In this role, you will play a vital part in advancing scientific innovation by supporting laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining rigorous quality control. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced research environment, helping to drive progress from concept to implementation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization dedicated to scientific excellence. What You'll Do ● Fabricate, assemble, and inspect prototype turbine components across systems — structures, rotating hardware, fuel systems, instrumentation. ● Build and operate test rigs; set up instrumentation and run data acquisition on a 42 MW machine. ● Fabricate and assemble high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic fluid systems, including tubing, fittings, and leak verification. ● Work directly with engineers to translate CAD into hardware — and push back when something won't build correctly. ● Troubleshoot anomalies during build and test, document findings, and drive toward root cause. Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: hands-on fabrication / testing: 2 years (Required) pneumatic or hydraulic systems: 1 year (Required) fastener standars: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Centennial, CO 80112 (Required) Work Location: In person