Chief Engineer; Aerospace

Location:

Folsom, CA;
Reno, NV;
Huntsville, AL;
Remote.

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

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.

• Direct the end‑to‑end technical lifecycle of the program by leading cross‑functional teams through rigorous design reviews and qualification milestones, ensuring producibility, compliance with data requirements, and balanced cost and schedule.
• Maintain a rigorous focus on the critical path, proactively deconflict resources, and drive schedule performance through aggressive task span‑time management and alternative execution strategies.
• Establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines by eliminating contingency budgeting, monitoring cost performance indices (CPI), and challenging budget change requests to preserve management reserves.
• Serve as the primary technical spokesperson for the program, managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, presenting programmatic material, cultivating new business, and ensuring customer requests remain within authorized scope.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in solid rocket propulsion.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross‑functional teams and end‑to‑end program management.
• Experience establishing and maintaining lean technical scope baselines, monitoring CPI, and managing budget change requests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
  Current DoD Secret Security clearance is preferred.

• At least four years of experience leading solid rocket propulsion system projects with multi‑disciplinary teams of no less than ten people.
• Current DoD Secret Security clearance.

• Travel up to 25%, including potential overnight stays at test facilities.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Good faith base salary range: $195,000–$250,000
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• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Free gym memberships, on‑demand workout videos, and no long‑term contracts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well‑being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics.