Chief Engineer, Aerospace

🕒 April 28

🏈 Alabama, California, +1 more states – Remote

🏈 Alabama – Remote 🏄 California – Remote 🎰 Nevada – Remote

💵 $195k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Voyager Technologies

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2019

🚀 Aerospace

🔐 Security

🔬 Science

Aerospace • Security • Science

Voyager Technologies is a global leader in national security and space solutions, delivering mission-critical technologies and services from ground to orbit. The company develops controllable solid propulsion systems, rad‑hard laser and RF communications, guidance, navigation & control, space cameras and image processors, and space infrastructure such as airlocks and commercial microgravity research platforms. Voyager supports satellite constellations, ISR/signals intelligence, launch and mission services, in-space servicing and assembly, and is a founding partner of the Starlab commercial space station initiative.

📋 Description

• The Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems is an autonomous technical leader responsible for the end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs by managing large multidisciplinary teams, overseeing complex systems engineering processes, and aligning technical execution with budgetary and schedule requirements. • The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Strategic Systems department based in Reno, NV.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline with 15 years of experience in solid rocket propulsion • Able to direct the end-to-end technical lifecycle of the program by leading cross-functional teams through rigorous design reviews and qualification milestones, ensuring that the final system is producible, compliant with technical data requirements, and balanced against cost and schedule constraints. • Able to lead the engineering team in meeting all program milestones by maintaining a rigorous focus on the critical path, proactively deconflicting resources, and driving schedule performance through the aggressive management of task span-times and alternative execution strategies. • Demonstrated responsibility in establishing and maintaining lean technical scope baselines by eliminating contingency budgeting, monitoring cost performance indices (CPI) to mitigate variances, and rigorously challenging budget change requests to preserve management reserves through the exploration of alternative technical solutions. • Has served as the primary technical spokesperson for a program, managing both internal and external stakeholder relationships by presenting programmatic material, cultivating new business, and ensuring all customer requests remain within authorized scope while providing data-driven technical alternatives for collaborative decision-making. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 company match of up to 4% to help you build 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