Careers

TDA 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 currently looking to hire a Controller. This position is an integral part of the administrative team and helps to ensure that the month-end closing process is accurate and efficient. This position will manage the AR and AP functions and will prepare the monthly financial statements for management review. Additionally, this position will entail responsibilities for audit support, payroll review, and compliance with various federal reporting requirements. This position interacts with all employees of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must be a fully involved manager and be able to work professionally with all personnel, including direct reports and other management personnel
• Manage A/R and A/P functions
• Manage the general ledger and reconciliations
• Work closely with the contract management team to ensure correct reporting and accounting for all contracts and awards
• Partner with HR on payroll and reporting
• Lead month-end and year-end close
• Prepare accurate and timely accounting records and reports in accordance with GAAP
• Present financials and associated reports to TDA’s Board of Directors and shareholders
• Analyze and explain variances from annual budgets
• Coordinate outside audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies (DCAA), oversee preparation of required items
• Manage capital purchases and depreciation
• Establish, monitor, and enforce accounting procedures and internal controls
• Other job-related duties as needed

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designated 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Degree in accounting or finance is required
• Demonstrated accounting and finance knowledge with at least eight years of supervisory experience in a similar role
• Excel in a time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment with the ability to prioritize and keep a positive outlook
• Detail-oriented problem solver
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Government Contractor Cost Accounting requirements

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• CPA
• Understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements

The salary range is $130,000.00 – $175,000 per year, with a complete benefits package.

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

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401K plan with employer match and a generous amount of paid time off.

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 Controller position

TDA 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 Research, Inc., has a paid Fall 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:

• Conduct reaction chemistry experiments at the bench scale
• Prepare, purify, and analyze small molecule and polymer samples
• Document results and observations regarding various experiments
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely (verbal, written, presentations)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Educations Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university
• Completed Organic Chemistry with Lab

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with glassware and standard laboratory methods
  • Practical familiarity with organic chemistry and basic synthesis
• Comfortable with stoichiometry calculations
• Handling and disposal of acids and bases, organic compounds, and solvents
• Familiarity with safety procedures and adherence to company safety policies
• Analytical method experience a plus: NMR, FTIR, GC, HPLC, and UV/VIS spectroscopy
• Strong attention to detail, good bookkeeping and organizational skills, and desire to learn

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods

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

Part-time to full-time position depending on candidates availability. Duration is flexible depending on candidates availability. 

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Fall 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 Fall Chemist Internship position

TDA Research, Inc., is located outside Denver, Colorado, with research offices in Golden. The company has a staff of over 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 Research, Inc., is searching for a highly qualified Electrical Engineer II who is passionate about developing advanced technologies and translating them into real-world applications. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 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
• 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
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests
• 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 software skills
• Embedded systems design and PCB fabrication
• Programming (C, C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Experience with sensors, electromechanical 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:

• Electronic or embedded sensing development experience
• Automation control logic for electro-mechanical systems
• Experience or skills in applying AI technology to embedded systems
• Experience or skills utilizing flight control logic for UAS/UAVs

Local candidates only. No sponsorship or relocation is 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 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