Chief Engineer

Voyager Technologies

. Lead end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $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 teams, and ensuring compliance with technical data requirements. Proficient in budget management, schedule performance, and stakeholder relationship management.

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Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs)Technical LeadershipSystems Engineering ProcessesCost Performance Indices (CPI)U.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringProgram ManagementDesign ReviewsQualification MilestonesTask Span-Time ManagementLean Technical Scope BaselinesBudget Change ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingCritical Path Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ManagementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Multidisciplinary TeamsMission SuccessTechnical SpokespersonDoD Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead 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
Lead cross-functional teams through rigorous design reviews and qualification milestones
Ensure final systems are producible and compliant with technical data requirements
Maintain focus on critical paths and deconflict resources
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
Serve as primary technical spokesperson for programs
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
Present programmatic material, cultivate new business, and keep customer requests within authorized scope
Provide data-driven technical alternatives for collaborative decision-making
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, critical paths, resources, schedules, and task span-times
Experience establishing and maintaining lean technical scope baselines, monitoring cost performance indices (CPI), and managing budget changes
Experience serving as a primary technical spokesperson and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level
U.S. Citizenship required
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
Ability to travel up to 25%, including possible overnights near site locations or external test facilities
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, 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 on-demand workout videos
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
Discretionary annual bonus plan
Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment