Technical Principal

Job Overview

Technical Principal I in Engineering responsible for providing expert-level technical leadership in materials science and advanced manufacturing of energetics to grow market share, develop new products, and lead the technical execution of complex development programs. Reports to the Director for Engineering in the Voyager Energetics Engineering department. Based onsite in Penrose/Pueblo, Colorado; temporary hybrid options may be explored for suitable candidates.

• Provide engineering leadership as Technical Lead on multiple chemical and energetics development and manufacturing programs, supervising 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, and 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, and mentor and develop technical personnel in advanced energetics and chemical manufacturing—potentially with direct management responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline with 15+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 13+ years of experience, OR PhD with 10+ years of experience, OR 19+ years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• 15+ years of industry experience developing novel manufacturing strategies for advanced solid propulsion, warhead, and energetic material technologies.
• 10+ years of experience as a program lead in energetics research and development, including fast-paced development programs reporting to a program of record or program office, government working groups, and government committees.
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring junior employees, technical writing, verbal communication, and presenting complex system capabilities to government sponsors and new customers.

• Recognized as a solid rocket propellant and manufacturing expert by prime missile integrators.
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in chemistry, materials engineering, or chemical engineering from an accredited institution.

• Travel up to 25%, including possibility of overnights, to customer sites, industry conferences, and program reviews.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21+), drug-free workplace compliance, and applicable DoD directives and successful completion of required background investigations.
• For ITAR compliance, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Good faith base salary range: $215,000 - $235,000. Base salary only; benefits and incentive not included. Position is eligible for incentive plan.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO) to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families with significant portion of premiums covered by the company.
• Gym membership options and on-demand workout videos with no long-term contracts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with…