Associate Quality Engineer

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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 future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

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Voyager Technologies is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to support product and process quality within an energetics manufacturing environment, including explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, or related energetic materials. This entry-level role works under close supervision, applying foundational engineering knowledge to practical quality tasks while building an understanding of the regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements that govern an energetics manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to develop core technical and quality skills while contributing to mission-critical programs.

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems in compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., ATF, DoD, OSHA), under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist manufacturing operations by helping ensure process controls, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria are defined and followed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances, defects, and customer complaints under supervision.
• Assist in reviewing manufacturing procedures, inspection instructions, and quality records related to energetics production.
• Support internal audits and assist with external audits (customer, regulatory, and certification).
• Help collect, organize, and analyze quality data and metrics to support trend identification and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and Supply Chain to learn how quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions, as directed.
• Participate in failure investigations, material review boards (MRB), and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) as a contributing team member.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, security, and handling requirements for energetic materials.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
• 0–2 years of quality engineering experience; relevant internships, co-ops, or academic projects in a regulated manufacturing environment are a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methods, and statistical techniques.
• Exposure to root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, SPC) through coursework or prior experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work effectively in high-hazard, safety-critical manufacturing environments under close supervision.

• Coursework, internship, or project experience in energetics, explosives, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability…