Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager for Engineering Departmentis responsible for leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across chemical production, energetic materials, and rocket motor development to deliver defense-critical manufacturing capabilities from process design through production scale-up.

The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Voyager Energetics Engineering department based in Penrose, CO. This role is onsite based in Penrose, CO, with work to transition to the Pueblo, CO location.

In this role, the essential functions are: • Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams across process design, equipment fabrication, pilot demonstration, production scale-up, automation, and the mix/grind/cast of energetic materials - supporting personnel through the acquisition lifecycle from development through PDR/CDR and into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). • Drive engineering strategy, planning, and resource allocation in partnership with engineering and program management leadership to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality objectives, and support the transition of developmentally designed rocket motors into production across Colorado R&D and Louisiana manufacturing operations. • Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering deliverables - including requirements, models, procedures, design documentation, and risk assessments - while implementing engineering processes, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure technical excellence and compliance with internal and government standards. • Represent the engineering organization internally and externally in technical and program status reviews, and develop talent through coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities that foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.

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Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of hands-on chemical engineering experience OR Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience OR 9+ years of chemical engineering experience in lieu of a degree. • 15+ years of hands-on mix, grind, and cast experience with propellants and/or explosives, including strong working knowledge of common unit operations in chemical and propellant manufacturing such as process design, pilot demonstration, and production scale-up. • 5+ years leading projects of significant technical scope and complexity in a regulated or defense environment, with demonstrated success managing technical execution of complex engineering projects. • 5+ years leading high-performing engineering teams of 5+ engineers across multiple technical disciplines, with the ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, program management, and senior leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience standing up new manufacturing capabilities in a propellant or chemical manufacturing environment, with expertise across unit operations such as electrochemistry, evaporation, crystallization, dewatering, drying, grinding, mixing, casting, and packaging of energetic materials. • Experience with industrial automation (instrumentation, PLCs, communications), process modeling tools (Aspen, ChemCAD, MATLAB), and CAD software (SolidWorks), combined with demonstrated success building management processes that scale with organizational growth.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements: • Travel up to 20%, including overnights, particularly to the Minden, Louisiana area. • Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds. • Comfortable sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling in office and manufacturing environments. • Exposure to industrial machines, heat, cold, energetic chemicals, and explosives; use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship), if needed.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $210,000 - $225,000at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being. • Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees • Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll • 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security • Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being • Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources • The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Colorado pay range

$210,000-$225,000 USD