Chief Engineer

Voyager Technologies

. Serve as the autonomous technical leader responsible for end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading solid rocket propulsion system programs, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, and overseeing complex systems engineering processes while ensuring compliance with budgetary and schedule requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Leadership in Solid Rocket MotorsEnd-to-End Technical Lifecycle ManagementLean Technical Scope Baseline EstablishmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementCost Performance Indices Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringDesign ReviewsQualification MilestonesTask Span-Time ManagementProgram Milestone ManagementResource ManagementExecution StrategiesCost Performance Indices

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder EngagementPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Solid Rocket Propulsion SystemsMultidisciplinary TeamsITAR/EAR ComplianceU.S. CitizenshipU.S. Person Status

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the autonomous technical leader responsible for end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs
Manage large multidisciplinary teams
Oversee complex systems engineering processes
Align technical execution with budgetary and schedule requirements
Direct the program’s end-to-end technical lifecycle through design reviews and qualification milestones
Ensure systems are producible, compliant with technical data requirements, and balanced against cost and schedule constraints
Lead engineering teams in meeting program milestones and manage critical-path execution
Deconflict resources and drive schedule performance through task span-time management and alternative execution strategies
Establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines
Monitor cost performance indices and challenge budget change requests to preserve management reserves
Serve as primary technical spokesperson for the program
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, present programmatic material, cultivate new business, and keep customer requests within authorized scope
Report to the Director of Engineering within the Strategic Systems department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline
15 years of engineering experience
5+ years of technical leadership in solid rocket motors (SRMs)
Ability to direct the end-to-end technical lifecycle of programs through design reviews and qualification milestones
Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage program milestones, resources, schedules, and execution strategies
Experience establishing and maintaining lean technical scope baselines and monitoring cost performance indices (CPI)
Experience serving as a primary technical spokesperson and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level
Requires U.S. Citizenship
U.S. Person status required for ITAR/EAR compliance and eligibility to obtain export authorizations
Preferred: at least four years leading controllable solid rocket propulsion system projects with multidisciplinary teams of at least 10 people
Preferred: current DoD Secret Security clearance
Travel up to 25%, including possible overnights
Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment
Incentive plan eligibility