Energetics Technician II, 2nd Shift Propulsion

Industrious Ventures; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 4,339,000 - 4,882,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Energetics Technician II for the 2nd shift to support energetic production, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of specialized equipment for propellant formulations. The role requires reading drawings, training colleagues, and maintaining strict safety and quality records.

You will work with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams in a high-hazard environment, reporting to the Energetics Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborating across site

Qualifications

• Must be able and willing to work 2nd shift hours (10:30am - 9:00 PM MDT, Monday - Thursday).
• Understanding of explosive safety and energetic material handling.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical instructions.
• Strong documentation discipline to support traceability and audit readiness.
• Ability to operate under minimum supervision with sound judgment in safety-sensitive environments.
• Effective communication and teamwork across engineering, quality, and operations functions.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, ideally within energetics, aerospace, or defense sectors.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including: Be 21 years of age or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Pass State and Federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot specialized mixing, molding, extrusion, or curing equipment for propellant and explosive formulations.
• Lead assembly of rocket propulsion subsystems, integrating mechanical, electrical, and energetic components.
• Train personnel in operating procedures, safety protocols, and technical tasks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements to ensure accurate builds.
• Conduct in-process inspections and assist with root cause analysis for nonconformances in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures.
• Train and guide Technician I and Energetics Operator employees in procedural compliance and best practices.
• Support engineering project preparation and execution, including safe loading, wiring, and monitoring of energetic test articles.
• Troubleshoot minor process issues and perform adjustments according to established tolerances. Interface with engineering and facilities.
• Maintain production documentation, batch records, and quality assurance paperwork per company and regulatory standards.

Skills

Explosive safety

Reading blueprints

Technical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Documentation discipline

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety-consciousness

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Measuring equipment

Industrial safety equipment

Job description

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Energetics Technician II for the 2nd shift to support energetic production, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of specialized equipment for propellant formulations. The role requires reading drawings, training colleagues, and maintaining strict safety and quality records.

You will work with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams in a high-hazard environment, reporting to the Energetics Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborating across site