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USA Rare Earth, LLC

R&D Engineer

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and ...

USA Rare Earth, LLC

Site Controller (M&P)

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$165K - $222K/yr

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and ...

USA Rare Earth LLC

Site Controller (M&P)

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$165 - $222/hr

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and ...

USA Rare Earth, LLC

Lead Technician

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$31 - $35/hr

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and ...

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USA Rare Earth, LLC

Manager, IT (M&P)

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$156K - $172K/yr

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: Build Solutions : If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and ...

USA Rare Earth

Project Controls Manager

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$170 - $190/hr

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we: * Build Solutions - We think outside the box to solve important problems and work across sectors ...

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Lead Category Manager

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$100K - $186K/yr

A key aspect of this role is identifying, assessing, and mitigating countries of origin (COO), rare earth element (REE), critical mineral, geopolitical, and regulatory risks to strengthen enterprise ...

Socket.dev

Site Controller (M&P)

Wheat Ridge, CO · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

Lead comprehensive annual standard cost rolls for rare earth ore extraction, concentration, and separation processes using validated reserves data, mining estimates, processing assumptions, and ...

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How much do rare earth jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for rare earth in Colorado is $63,589.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,006.00 and $76,248.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rare earth?

A Rare Earth job typically refers to careers related to the exploration, mining, processing, and application of rare earth elements (REEs). These elements are essential in manufacturing high-tech products, including electronics, renewable energy technology, and defense systems. Jobs in this field can range from geologists and mining engineers to material scientists and supply chain analysts. Due to the critical nature of REEs, professionals in this industry often work on sustainability, resource management, and technological advancements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a rare earth specialist?

Rare Earth Specialists often start their day analyzing samples and monitoring extraction or processing operations in the lab or at mining sites. They use advanced instrumentation to assess purity and concentrations of rare earth elements, prepare detailed reports, and troubleshoot any issues in the production process. Regular collaboration with engineers, environmental scientists, and safety managers is expected to ensure sustainable and compliant operations. Additionally, specialists may contribute to research projects, process optimization, and the development of new applications for rare earth materials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the rare earth position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Rare Earth Specialist role, you typically need a background in materials science, geology, or chemical engineering, along with experience in mineral extraction and processing. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and relevant safety certifications is important. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and precise management of rare earth materials, often working within multidisciplinary teams in research or industrial settings.

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Infographic showing various Rare Earth job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,589 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Rare-Earth Geology, Separation and Magnet-Materials Specialists - Remote

Axyde Analytics

Denver, CO • On-site, Remote

$150 - $300/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Rare-Earth Geology, Separation and Magnet-Materials Specialists
Location: United States-Remote, with potential international travel
Engagement: Contingent, part-time/on-call specialist
Anticipated compensation: $150-$300 per hour, depending on qualifications and assignment, or a negotiated fixed price by work package. $300 per hour is the maximum anticipated rate.
Opportunity
Axyde Analytics is assembling a multidisciplinary expert team for anticipated U.S. government-funded project-scoping assignments involving critical minerals and international infrastructure.
We seek multiple specialists covering different portions of the rare-earth supply chain. Potential assignments may involve evaluating projects in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia, or the Indo-Pacific; determining whether opportunities merit further development; and preparing decision-grade technical, commercial and financial analyses.
Axyde does not expect one candidate to cover the entire rare-earth value chain. Applicants should identify the areas in which they possess direct, demonstrable expertise.
Specialist Tracks
We are recruiting experts in one or more of the following tracks:
  • Rare-earth economic geology, deposit models and resource evaluation
  • Carbonatite, alkaline-complex, monazite, bastnaesite, xenotime and ion-adsorption-clay deposits
  • Sampling, mineralogy, geometallurgy and resource-confidence assessment
  • Beneficiation, flotation, gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separation
  • Cracking, roasting, leaching and impurity removal
  • Solvent extraction, ion exchange and multistage rare-earth separation
  • Light- and heavy-rare-earth oxide production
  • Rare-earth metals, alloys and powder production
  • NdFeB and SmCo permanent-magnet manufacturing
  • Magnet recycling and secondary-feed recovery
  • Radioactive and NORM-bearing feedstocks, residues and worker protection
  • Rare-earth markets, pricing, product balance, customer qualification and offtake
  • Process scale-up, pilot design, testwork and independent technical review

Potential Responsibilities
Depending on the assignment and specialist track, selected experts may:
  • Evaluate the quality, quantity and confidence of rare-earth resources or feedstocks.
  • Review geological models, drilling, sampling, assays, mineralogy and resource classifications.
  • Assess beneficiation, cracking, leaching, separation, refining, metal, alloy or magnet-production routes.
  • Examine recovery, mass-balance continuity, impurity deportment and product specifications.
  • Evaluate radioactive co-products, NORM, residues, emissions, containment and disposal requirements.
  • Assess process maturity, pilot results, scale-up evidence, operating references and performance risks.
  • Identify decisive technical information gaps and define testwork or diligence needed to resolve them.
  • Review power, water, reagent, infrastructure, logistics and hazardous-material dependencies.
  • Contribute to capital-cost, operating-cost, schedule and implementation assumptions.
  • Assess customer qualification, market balance, offtake and downstream manufacturing requirements.
  • Identify realistic opportunities for U.S. equipment, engineering, technology and services.
  • Develop or review feasibility-study, technical-assistance or pilot-project terms of reference, budgets and schedules.
  • Participate in sponsor, government, supplier, laboratory, customer or financing-source discussions.
  • Support international meetings, site visits and field verification when required.
  • Prepare concise, polished analyses and recommendations for senior government decision-makers.
  • Serve as a discipline lead, contributing specialist, same-discipline alternate or independent technical reviewer.

Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
  • At least 7-10 years of directly relevant professional experience, with greater experience preferred for discipline-lead and independent-review roles.
  • A degree in geology, geological engineering, mining engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy, chemical engineering, materials science or a closely related field.
  • Direct responsibility for one or more identifiable rare-earth projects, facilities, studies, test programs or commercial supply chains.
  • Demonstrated ability to distinguish verified evidence from assumptions and identify what additional evidence is needed before investment or project advancement.
  • Strong written and verbal English-language communication skills.
  • Ability to produce concise, decision-oriented technical work rather than purely academic analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate across geological, processing, environmental, commercial and financial disciplines.
  • Either U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent-resident status in the United States.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally when an assignment requires it.
  • No known employment, confidentiality, intellectual-property, noncompete or conflict-of-interest restriction that would prevent participation.

Experience in emerging markets, government-funded project preparation, feasibility studies, international development, export finance or U.S. government contracting is highly desirable.
Professional licensure, advanced technical degrees and recognized industry publications are advantageous but not required when supported by substantial operating or project experience.
Application Information Requested
Please submit a résumé and a brief response identifying:
  1. Your strongest specialist track or tracks from the list above.
  2. The rare-earth elements, minerals, feedstocks, products and process routes with which you have direct experience.
  3. Up to five representative projects, facilities or studies and your personal responsibilities on each.
  4. Countries and regions in which you have worked.
  5. Languages in which you can conduct professional discussions or technical review.
  6. Whether you can serve as a discipline lead, independent reviewer, or both.
  7. Your current U.S. location.
  8. Whether you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  9. Your availability during the next 30 days.
  10. Your ability to travel internationally and any geographic restrictions.
  11. Your anticipated hourly rate.
  12. Any actual or potential conflicts involving governments, project sponsors, mining companies, technology providers or current employers.

Engagement Conditions
This is a contingent opportunity supporting anticipated government-funded assignments. No employment, contract award, minimum workload or particular assignment is guaranteed.
Selection for an assignment will depend on contract award, the specific mineral and technical question, qualifications, availability, eligibility, conflicts, travel requirements, mutually acceptable compensation and execution of appropriate employment or consulting documentation.
Axyde may tailor and reformat selected résumés for proposal compliance without materially changing the candidate's qualifications or experience.
Axyde Analytics
Strategic minerals •Supply-chain security •U.S. industrial base

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