HUXWRX Safety Co.

Lab Technician

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Millcreek, Utah (In-office)

Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

HUXWRX Safety Co. focuses on mitigating human exposure to high velocity events. We accomplish this by building systems that ensure a balance of safety and performance. Our highly committed team is passionate about bringing the best possible products to our end users while providing top-notch customer support.

Our patented Flow-Through® technology eliminates the need for weapon modifications and was engineered to deliver superior sound suppression without adversely affecting the weapon system. Adopted by military units, law enforcement, tactical professionals, and recreational enthusiasts the world over, our technology has thoroughly disrupted the suppressor industry while also solidifying its position as the gold standard in suppression systems.

American manufacturing will always be a pillar of our brand, and we proudly transform all our suppressors in Millcreek, Utah. Our team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable professionals is looking for a Lab Technician to become an integral part of our operations.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lab Technician to lead test and evaluation efforts for our next-generation suppressor systems from a human systems perspective. This role will be responsible for human systems testing of our suppressor technologies from bench to field, with a focus on traditional biomechanical analyses (3D motion capture, force plates, etc.) and human factors testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human/soldier systems testing, product testing and evaluation, and proficient in human subjects testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data collection, reduction, and analysis of human subjects and product testing efforts.
• Assist with development of testing protocols and test metrics.
• Apply appropriate digital signal processing and statistical modelling methods to analyze test data to drive functional product design and development.
• Maintain and update equipment, software, and data storage capabilities as needed.
• Maintain accurate test records and ensure data integrity.
• Recruit and schedule testing participants.
• Prepare data visualizations for reports, presentations, and publications.
• Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of data collection experience in the human sciences, preferably in the firearms, defense, or aerospace industries.
• Demonstrated proficiency with biomechanical assessment tools such as 3D Motion Capture (Vicon preferred), Force Platforms (AMTI, Bertec, Kistler), and IMU’s (APDM, Xsens, Shimmer).
• Proficiency using programming software (Visual 3D, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, C++) for data collection, reduction, and analysis.
• Strong background in parametric and non-parametric statistical modelling (linear and non-linear regression, ANOVA, Wilcoxon Signed-Rank, Spearman’s Rank) and digital signal processing.
• Experience in computer instrumentation and equipment integration.
• Experience writing research proposals and compiling test results.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Highly adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background and proficiency with firearms and/or suppressor systems (military, competition, recreational shooting), or a strong interest and willingness to learn.
• Ballistic-specific statistical analysis techniques.
• Experience with human subjects research and writing IRB proposals for human subjects testing.

_Employee benefits:_*

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 8 paid Holidays
• Up to 4 weeks of accrued PTO
• Up to 56 hours of sick leave
• 401k Plan

Note: The Company may, at any time, with or without notice, alter or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities. From time to time, you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of your department or the Company. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*The Company reserves the right to eliminate or modify any of its benefits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice.