New Building Going Up Fast

We continue to forge ahead and our newest manufacturing facility is going up fast! “Brinkmann Constructors is currently tracking ahead of schedule with the cooperation and efforts put forth by the design team, trade partners and the City of Arvada in obtaining the building permit on time to allow for Phase 1 tilt-up panel erection…

Now Hiring Machinists

We’re seeking highly motivated, skilled, and energetic Machinists! We currently have Mill & Lathe night shift positions open. Shifts are 3 days per week and pay a 15% night shift differential. Apply online today at https://www.barber-nichols.com/careers/.

Matt Malone Promoted to Vice-President of Operations

We are excited to announce the promotion of Matt Malone to Vice-President of Operations, here at Barber-Nichols.  Matt joined us in July 2015 as a Project Engineer working to advance our rocket engine turbopump product offering.  He remains instrumental in developing strong customer relationships and integrating Additive Manufacturing into our business portfolio.  We are pleased…

Space Day

Happy Space Day

Our employees are at it again! Dressing up to raise money for Meals on Wheels! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise money for such a great cause. Normally we gather as many participants as possible for a group photo, but health and safety first, we made a collage to share some of the…

Matthew Malone Speaks at 2020 Made In Colorado Manufacturing Event

Our very own, Matthew Malone, was given the honor to speak at 2020 Made In Colorado Awards Event. We were proud to represent and participate in this fabulous event. Just in case you missed it, here is Matt’s speech: Good afternoon! What an exciting opportunity to bring together the Colorado community to celebrate manufacturing. In…

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Arvada, CO, February 20, 2020: Barber-Nichols Inc (BNI) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to commence the construction of an exciting new 43,000 sq ft world-class manufacturing facility. Senator Cory Gardner, Congressman Ed Perlmutter, and Mayor Marc Williams attended to help celebrate this big milestone for the company. BNI is working with Ware Malcomb and Brinkmann Constructors…

2020 Colorado Manufacturing Award

We are honored and excited to be a 2020 CompanyWeek Colorado Manufacturing Award Finalist! The Aerospace Manufacturer of the Year is a tough category with lots of great competition.

System Level Analysis and Engineering for an Advanced Electric Propulsion System

In 2018, Barber Nichols (BNI) was awarded a contract from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for the design and development of an Electric Torpedo Advanced Propulsion System (TAPS). The goal of this effort was to build upon and carry forward studies conducted by NUWC-Newport since the 1960s pertaining to Aluminum-Silver Oxide (Al-AgO) battery technologies.…