Technical Writer

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 Technical Writer for Voyager Technologies is responsible for creating, maintaining, and controlling a comprehensive library of regulatory, operational, and safety‑critical documentation in support of energetics manufacturing operations.

The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality Department based in Penrose, Colorado
. This role is onsite at Penrose, Colorado.

• Author, revise, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, batch records, traveler documents, and process control documents for all energetic and non-energetic manufacturing operations.
• Develop and update hazard analysis documents including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and Explosive Safety Site Plans (ESSPs) in coordination with safety personnel.
• Produce and revise Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and product specifications as required by customer or regulatory demand.

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) by documenting quality procedures, nonconformance reports (NCRs), Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) records, and internal audit findings.
• Collaborate with R&D Engineers, Production Engineers, Quality Engineers, and QA Inspectors to ensure documentation accurately reflects current validated processes in a standardized format.
• Assist with creation and formatting of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and associated quality records.

• Develop and revise employee training materials, visual aids, and competency assessments covering explosive safety, handling procedures, PPE requirements, and regulatory compliance topics in a standardized format.
• Coordinate with supervisors and subject matter experts to ensure training content accurately reflects current SOPs and regulatory requirements; maintain training records in coordination with HR and the Safety department.

• Interface regularly with engineers, chemists, safety officers, quality personnel, and production supervisors to gather technical information and verify document accuracy.
• Participate in document review cycles, incorporating feedback from cross‑functional subject matter experts while maintaining document integrity and clarity.
• Communicate document status, revision schedules, and compliance deadlines to department managers.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; OR associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of directly relevant technical writing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing, defense, chemical, or similarly regulated industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience writing SOPs, work instructions, or regulatory documentation in a compliance‑driven setting.
• Exceptional written English communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise, and unambiguous technical prose.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and document management or controlled document software systems.
• Working knowledge of document control principles and revision history management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; must be able to pass a federal background investigation consistent with ATF and applicable DoD requirements (18 U.S.C. 842).

• Prior exposure to explosives, pyrotechnics, propellants,…