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Voyager Space is seeking a Technical Principal I to provide expert-level technical leadership in materials science and advanced manufacturing of energetics. This role is based in Penrose/Pueblo, Colorado, reporting to the Director of Engineering within the Voyager Energetics Engineering department.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provide engineering leadership as Technical Lead on multiple chemical and energetics development and manufacturing programs, including supervising engineering teams, managing technical execution with program management, maintaining technology roadmaps with risk and mitigation plans, and serving as lead technical reviewer on program reviews.
• Apply materials science and engineering expertise to evaluate and critique propellant formulations, rocket motor designs, and energetics manufacturing plans for performance and risk. Develop new manufacturing tools, methods, and capabilities to expand capacity, increase productivity, and close identified technology gaps.
• Develop and maintain executive, program management, and technical relationships with government and industry customers. Present technical and programmatic solutions, lead discussions on future program structures, costs, and contracts, and represent the company at industry briefings, conferences, and reviews.
• Lead white paper and proposal efforts with winning strategies and novel technical approaches. Author and review technical documents including reports and test plans. Lead, mentor, and develop technical personnel in advanced energetics and chemical manufacturing with potential direct management responsibilities.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or relevant discipline with 15+ years of experience (or Master's with 13+ years, PhD with 10+ years, or 19+ years without degree). 15+ years developing novel manufacturing strategies for advanced solid propulsion, warhead, and energetic material technologies. 10+ years as program lead in energetics R&D including fast-paced development programs. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring, technical writing, verbal communication, and presenting to government sponsors.
Travel up to 25% required. Must obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).
