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TDA Research, Inc. is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden.  We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries.  TDA’s objective is to carry out research that leads to commercial products, several products that are the result of our research have gone into production or large-scale use, and others are nearing commercialization.

TDA is looking for a Process Engineer with a strong passion for new technology/process development. Our fast-paced work environment offers a myriad of opportunities for a self-motivated, multi-faceted process engineer. The Process Engineer will work with project leaders and research engineers to support designing new process concepts, commercial demonstration units, and full-scale systems. This position may be required to work with various hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. The employee will receive specialized safety training and be an active member of the safety and spill teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop process designs of real and conceptual processes for various applications including CO₂ capture and gas separations and purification
• Perform engineering calculations under the supervision of Senior Process Engineers
• Markup and update existing PFD’s, P&ID’s, and drawings as requested
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and system FAT during the process development
• Provide in-office and on-site engineering support for start-up, field demonstrations, performance testing, and routine maintenance activities
• Collect and analyze process and operating data from field test units
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong grasp of fundamental thermodynamic, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles including separations
• Experience preparing heat and material balances, PFD’s and P&ID’s
• Proficient at equipment and pipe sizing, specifying process equipment such as blowers, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and gas-solid and gas-liquid contactors
• Effective communication with engineering and equipment vendors
• Familiarity with industrial safety procedures
• Foundational understanding of system controls and basic plant layout principles
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track documents
• Excellent communication skills with efficient visualization techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to manage and execute multiple projects in parallel

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Process simulation, any software but Symmetry is preferred
• Experience with gas purification processes especially TSA, VSA, and PSA systems
• Experience with pilot plant design, construction, run planning, and operation
• Experience with scaling up engineering and pilot scale processes to demonstration and commercial scale designs
• Participation in safety and operational hazard analysis and familiarity with best practices
• Experience with plant cost analysis and technoeconomic analysis
• Design experience with carbon capture processes is a plus
• Experience with Symmetry (formerly VMGSim) or other process simulation software and AutoCAD P&ID development
• Strong technical writing skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
• 0-7 years of process design experience

 Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

Local candidates only, no relocation or sponsorship offered.

The annual salary range is $90,000-$145,000, plus the complete benefits package.

 In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match after a year, and a bank of paid time off (PTO).

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin.

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Process Engineer position

TDA Research is an established research and development firm located outside Denver, Colorado with offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden. We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries. We rely on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and look for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in developing advanced solutions.

TDA is seeking a highly qualified R&D Chemist II with a passion for developing advanced technologies and translating them into real-world applications. This position works within an interdisciplinary group developing innovative coatings and corrosion inhibitors. They will be expected to be able to operate independently to complete challenging assignments, and interface with other research teams. Staff are expected to work on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Therefore, flexibility and an ability to learn new techniques quickly are essential.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Formulate and apply coatings
• Synthesize corrosion inhibitors
• Evaluate corrosion resistance through electrochemical techniques
• Testing coating physical properties
• Materials characterization
• Data analysis
• Document work through presentations and written summaries
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline
• 2-4 years of experience post-degree advanced technology-related R&D
• Lab experience, particularly in wet chemistry, electrochemistry, corrosion, paints/coatings, or polymers
• Experience working with hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, or solvents
• A willingness and interest in expanding into new skill sets and research fields
• Strong work ethic and independently motivated
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to deliver high quality work under tight deadlines
• Excellent records keeping
• Excellent chemical hygiene practices
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with analytical instrumentation: electrochemical methods, EIS, FTIR, UV-Vis, LC, GC, mass spectroscopy, SEM-EDX, XRD, microscopy, etc.
• Experience in performing background scientific literature searches and applying concepts/ideas found in literature
• Experience in data interpretation, analysis, and reporting

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• May require ability to use dust mask or respirator, fitting requires no facial hair

No sponsorship or relocation is available for this position. 

Annual salary range: $72,000 to $85,000 with the complete benefits package.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match after a year, and a bank of paid time off (PTO).

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin.

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Chemist II position

TDA Research, Inc. is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden.  We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries.  TDA’s objective is to carry out research that leads to commercial products, several products that are the result of our research have gone into production or large-scale use, and others are nearing commercialization.

TDA is looking for a Senior Process Engineer with industrial experience and a strong passion for new technology/process development. Our fast-paced work environment offers a myriad of opportunities for a self-motivated, multi-faceted process engineer. The Senior Process Engineer will work with project leaders and research engineers design and optimize new process concepts, commercial demonstration units, and full-scale systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate process designs of real and conceptual processes for various applications including CO2 capture and gas separations and purification
• Perform engineering calculations with minimal supervision and review the calculations and engineering documents of others
• Create, review, and markup and update existing engineering documents such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, and drawings as requested
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and system FAT during the process development
• Provide in-office and on-site engineering support for start-up, field demonstrations, performance testing, and routine maintenance activities
• Collect and analyze process and operating data from field test units
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong grasp of fundamental thermodynamic, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles including separations
• Experience executing Front End Engineering Design (FEED and pre-FEED) packages
• Proficient in building and optimizing complex process models including implementation of features such as control loops and recycle loops using simulation tools such as Symmetry, Aspen Plus, Pro II, or other process simulation software
• Ability to prepare heat and material balances, PFD’s and P&ID’s from scratch for new process concepts
• Proficient at equipment and pipe sizing, specifying process equipment such as blowers, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and gas-solid and gas-liquid contactors
• Ability to execute full plant cost analysis and evaluate the technoeconomic viability of new and existing processes
• Effective communication with engineering and equipment vendors
• Strong familiarity with industrial safety procedures
• Foundational understanding of system controls and basic plant layout principles
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track documents
• Excellent communication skills with efficient visualization techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to manage and execute multiple projects in parallel

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Regular, frequent use of process simulation tools (e.g., Symmetry, Aspen Plus)
• Experience with gas purification processes especially TSA, VSA, and PSA systems
• Experience with pilot plant design, construction, run planning, and operation
• Experience with scaling-up engineering and pilot-scale processes to demonstration and commercial-scale designs
• Experience facilitating and managing third-party engineering sub-contracts
• Participation in safety and operational hazard analysis and familiarity with best practices
• Experience designing carbon capture processes is a plus
•  AutoCAD P&ID development is a plus
• Strong technical writing skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 10+ years of industrial process design experience

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

Relocation reimbursement is available.

The annual salary range is $115,000-$165,000, plus the complete benefits package.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match after a year, and a bank of paid time off (PTO).

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin.

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Senior Process Engineer position

TDA Research, Inc. is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden.  We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries.  TDA’s objective is to carry out research that leads to commercial products, several products that are the result of our research have gone into production or large-scale use, and others are nearing commercialization.

TDA is looking for a Senior Process Engineer with industrial experience and a strong passion for new technology/process development. Our fast-paced work environment offers a myriad of opportunities for a self-motivated, multi-faceted process engineer. The Senior Process Engineer will work with project leaders and research engineers design and optimize new process concepts, commercial demonstration units, and full-scale systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate process designs of real and conceptual processes for various applications including CO2 capture and gas separations and purification
• Perform engineering calculations with minimal supervision and review the calculations and engineering documents of others
• Create, review, and markup and update existing engineering documents such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, and drawings as requested
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and system FAT during the process development
• Provide in-office and on-site engineering support for start-up, field demonstrations, performance testing, and routine maintenance activities
• Collect and analyze process and operating data from field test units
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong grasp of fundamental thermodynamic, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles including separations
• Experience executing Front End Engineering Design (FEED and pre-FEED) packages
• Proficient in building and optimizing complex process models including implementation of features such as control loops and recycle loops using simulation tools such as Symmetry, Aspen Plus, Pro II, or other process simulation software
• Ability to prepare heat and material balances, PFD’s and P&ID’s from scratch for new process concepts
• Proficient at equipment and pipe sizing, specifying process equipment such as blowers, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and gas-solid and gas-liquid contactors
• Ability to execute full plant cost analysis and evaluate the technoeconomic viability of new and existing processes
• Effective communication with engineering and equipment vendors
• Strong familiarity with industrial safety procedures
• Foundational understanding of system controls and basic plant layout principles
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track documents
• Excellent communication skills with efficient visualization techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to manage and execute multiple projects in parallel

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Regular, frequent use of process simulation tools (e.g., Symmetry, Aspen Plus)
• Experience with gas purification processes especially TSA, VSA, and PSA systems
• Experience with pilot plant design, construction, run planning, and operation
• Experience with scaling-up engineering and pilot-scale processes to demonstration and commercial-scale designs
• Experience facilitating and managing third-party engineering sub-contracts
• Participation in safety and operational hazard analysis and familiarity with best practices
• Experience designing carbon capture processes is a plus
•  AutoCAD P&ID development is a plus
• Strong technical writing skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 10+ years of industrial process design experience

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

Relocation reimbursement is available.

The annual salary range is $125,000-$165,000, plus the complete benefits package.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match after a year, and a bank of paid time off (PTO).

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin.

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Senior Process Engineer position

TDA Research, Inc., is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden. The company has a staff of over 100, which consists of mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries. We rely on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and look for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in developing advanced solutions.

TDA Research, Inc. is searching for a highly qualified Electrical Engineer II passionate about developing advanced technologies and translating them into real-world applications.  The ideal candidate will have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science. The Electrical Engineer II will work under a Principal Investigator/Senior Engineer to build on current efforts and bring new research ideas to the group. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design electrical systems by developing and testing components
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials
• Confirm systems and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods
• Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements and researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components and by soliciting observations from operators
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods and testing finished products and system capabilities
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
• Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures and requesting repair service
• Maintain product database by writing computer programs and entering data
• Complete projects by training and guiding technicians
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies (related costs paid by TDA)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science with relevant experience in hardware development
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Strong sensor development skills
• Strong software skills
• Strong hardware design skills
• Embedded systems design and PCB fabrication (Altium)
• Programming (C, C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Experience with FPGA, sensors, electro-mechanical systems, power management, or prototyping
• Passion for generating new technology
• A willingness and interest in expanding into new skill sets and research fields
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Software Verification for FDA
• Simulation skills for various engineering applications (ANSYS/COMSOL)
• Electronic or embedded sensing development experience
• Automation control logic for electro-mechanical systems
• Experience or skills to apply AI technology to embedded systems
• Experience or skills utilizing flight control logic for UAS/UAVs
  

Local candidates only, no sponsorship or relocation offered.  

The annual salary range is $85,000-$100,000, plus the complete benefits package.

 In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match after a year, and a bank of paid time off (PTO).

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin.

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Electrical Engineer II position

TDA Research, Inc. is located outside Denver, Colorado with offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden. We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries. TDA is looking for Summer Pre-STEM Interns that are current sophomores in high school (10th graders) through current seniors in high school (12th graders), including those who will begin their full-time college undergraduate studies in fall 2024.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Different focus areas are available based on applicant’s abilities. Duties could include following list.

• Assist in 3D printing experiments including model creation, paste preparation and printing
• Assist in visual design work
• Coat and test sample coupons (labeling, cleaning, surface preparation, coating, etc.)
• Clean, calibrate and maintain equipment
• Design and build simple website
• Document and perform various experiments
• Calibrate balances (under supervision)
• Assist in the crating and storing of laboratory equipment
• Clean indoor and outdoor storage areas
• Organize parts inventory and labeling
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with CAD software
• Experience with modeling tools (e.g. SysML, MATLAB)
• Experience with 3D printing
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Knowledge of website production and maintenance
• Familiarity with laboratory scale operation
• Experience with tools (auto maintenance, woodworking, etc.)
• Experience with arts and crafts (pottery, weaving, etc.)

Education Requirement:

• Current sophomores in high school (10th graders) through current seniors in high school (12th graders), including those who will begin their full-time college undergraduate studies in fall 2024.

Required Qualification:

• Ability to work in-person every day during the summer at TDA’s facilities in Golden, Colorado. Students must be prepared to commute every day from their summer place of residence to TDA’s Golden site for in-person work. No remote or hybrid option available.

 No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

 Pay rate is $16.50 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer Pre-STEM Internship position

The Chemical Engineer Intern will perform a variety of research and development tasks in a chemical and analytical laboratory under the direction of a senior engineer, including preparing solutions, using analytical tools to identify products, and constructing and testing device prototypes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute safe and effective chemical handling techniques
• Follow detailed instructions when performing established experimental methods
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot devices, equipment, and control systemsAnalyze data and prepare experimental and quality control reports
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement in R&D projects
• Keep detailed records
• Analytical method experience a plus: Elemental Analysis, GC, HPLC, NMR, FTIR and UV/VIS spectroscopy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Chemical Engineering or a related degree at an accredited university
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with microcontroller platforms, such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi, and electronic hardware
• Experience with prototype fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and machine shop operation

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders
  

The Intern may be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. The Intern will receive specialized safety training and be an active member of the safety and spill teams. The Intern will travel between sites in a personal vehicle.

TDA carries out R&D in developing prototype devices, catalysis and adsorption, aerospace components, and personal protective equipment. TDA’s objective is to carry out research that leads to commercial products, several products that are the result of our research have gone into production or large-scale use, and others are nearing commercialization. TDA carries out work in a wide variety of areas, and virtually all staff work on two or three projects simultaneously.  Therefore, an ability to learn quickly is essential.

A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills. 

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer Chemical Engineer Internship position

TDA Research, Inc., has a paid Summer Chemist Internship. The Chemist Intern will work with project leaders to perform various research and development tasks in a chemical and analytical laboratory under the direction of a senior scientist. A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, with English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills. TDA carries out work in a wide variety of areas, and virtually all staff work on two or three projects simultaneously.  Therefore, an ability to learn quickly is essential.

The Chemist Intern may be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. The chemist will receive specialized safety training and be an active member of the safety and spill teams. The Chemist Intern will need reliable transportation to travel between work sites.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare analytical standards
• Conduct reaction chemistry experiments at the bench scale
• Prepare and analyze liquid samples
• Clean, calibrate and maintain equipment
• Document and perform various experiments
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Gravimetric analytical standard preparation
• Acid/base handling and disposal
• Practical familiarity with organic chemistry
• Familiarity with glassware and standard laboratory methods
• Basic synthesis
• Familiarity with safety procedures
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical method experience a plus: Elemental Analysis, OC, GC, HPLC, NMR, FTIR and UV/VIS spectroscopy

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer Chemist Internship position

TDA Research, Inc. has an open position for a paid summer computer science intern. We have a staff of 120+ engineers and scientists who develop cutting-edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy, and chemical industries.  We rely on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and look for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in developing advanced solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create software for devices and data processing as needed
• Mathematical Simulations
• Document and new and modified programs for maintainability
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely

Required Programming Languages:

• Python, NumPy
• C, and variants

Required Education:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field at an accredited university

Preferred Skills:

• GitLab
• Model creation for simulations
• MATLAB, P-SPICE
• Embedded Systems programming experience

We expect staff to work on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability to quickly learn new skills/techniques are essential.

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer Computer Science Internship position

TDA Research, Inc., a research and development company with offices located in Golden and Wheat Ridge, CO, is looking for an intern with a strong passion for 3D design. The ideal candidate would be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and is actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university. The CAD Engineering Intern will work with project leaders and engineers to design systems including new process concepts, experimental apparatuses, commercial demonstration units, and full-scale systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create preliminary designs of real and conceptual static process equipment and interconnecting piping for various applications using SolidWorks
• Update existing CAD models and drawings as requested
• Perform basic engineering calculations
• Document and perform various experiments
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excels at SolidWorks (CSWP preferred, but not required)
• Spatial intelligence (the capacity for mentally generating, rotating, and transforming visual images)
• Ability to communicate design intent through 2D fabrication drawings
• Basic understanding of GD&T
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track details
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to manage and execute multiple projects in parallel
• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• General knowledge of process plant piping systems (e.g., routing, valve specification, etc.)
• Experience with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Welding
• Machining
• Familiarity with safety procedures

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer CAD Internship position

TDA is seeking a highly qualified Chemistry Lab Intern with a passion for developing advanced technologies and translating them into real-world applications. The Chemistry Lab Intern will be responsible for running laboratory tests on new firefighting foam formulations, dry chemical agents, and defoaming agents under the supervision of a staff chemist. This job will consist of a variety of duties throughout the week. The intern may also occasionally be asked to complete various internal research tasks either on their own or in a group. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Implementing an assigned project, as well as supporting the day-to-day activities of the group
• Perform hands-on tasks and experimentation in a laboratory setting, including:
  • Formulating and sample preparation
  • Benchtop wet chemistry
  • Foam synthesis and characterization
  • Small-scale fire extinguishment tests
  • Operation and maintenance of analytical instruments
  • General support to team for sample preparation, data entry, analysis and reporting
• Assist with other duties as communicated by supervisor and rotate among multiple work stations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of fundamental chemical concepts and properties
• Demonstrated general laboratory experience and exposure to analytical and organic chemistry
• Excellent chemical hygiene
• Work well with an interdisciplinary team with various technical backgrounds
• Ability to collaborate with team members in a laboratory setting
• Willing to take direction and work independently to support team goals
• Ability to follow instructions with an attention to detail
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Adaptability and an aptitude for learning are critical in this role
• High school or equivalent
• Wet lab research experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• May require ability to use dust mask or respirator (no facial hair for fitting)

Staff are expected to work on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Therefore, flexibility and an ability to learn new techniques quickly are essential. Teamwork, collaboration, and clear communication are also important as the employee will need to interface with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.

Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply if you meet the majority of our listed requirements. 

Applicants should include their GPA and research experience in their resume.

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer Chemistry Lab Internship position

The Engineering Intern will work with project leaders and engineers to assemble and operate experimental apparatuses. A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills.

The Engineering Intern may be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. The Engineering Intern will receive specialized safety training and be an active member of the safety and spill teams. The Engineering Intern will need reliable transportation to travel between work sites.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, calibrate and maintain equipment
• Electrically/mechanically troubleshoot and maintain both new and existing laboratory equipment (autoclaves, pumps, ovens, chillers, mixers)
• Assist with all laboratory moves and new equipment installations
• Under general supervision, calibrate various lab tools and instruments (for example, mass flow controllers, thermocouples, data loggers)
• Document and perform various experiments
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Educations Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university

 Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Welding
• Machining
• Plumbing – gas and liquid
• Electrical wiring
• General assembly
• Basic knowledge of chemistry
• Familiarity with safety procedures

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Summer Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location. 

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To apply, please follow this link: Apply here for the Summer Engineer Internship position