General Manager, Science & Exploration

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in the United States seeks a General Manager to lead its Civil Space Services business unit. This role involves overseeing engineering and mission support for NASA, managing P&L, and driving growth through partnerships. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in aerospace, with strong leadership skills and familiarity with federal contracting. The position requires travel and may prefer candidates with security clearance. Comprehensive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings

Wellness program

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in Aerospace or Space Manufacturing.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and P&L.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Top Secret or Secret Security Clearance Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the business unit's strategic roadmap.
• Manage full P&L, driving revenue growth and cost control.
• Engage high-value customer programs.
• Oversee product lifecycle and ensure alignment with customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace industry knowledge

P&L management

Cross-functional team management

Compliance with federal government sales

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

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.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary:

As General Manager of Voyager’s Civil Space Services business, you will lead all aspects of the unit delivering engineering and mission support for NASA and other civil space customers. This includes ISS payload integration, lunar infrastructure prototyping, and deep space R&D. You will drive growth, expand public-private partnerships, and serve as the senior external executive advancing Voyager’s role in national exploration science and civil space initiatives. In this mission-driven role, you will scale operations, integrate acquisitions, oversee business development, manage cross-functional teams, and serve as an external-facing executive, ensuring Voyager remains at the forefront of innovation in high-stakes national security and space markets. This role requires a strong understanding of classified program environments, DOD contracting structures, and scaling production in a cost-competitive, quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute business units strategic roadmap and operating model, aligning with the short and long-term growth, innovation, and differentiated market positioning of the company.
• Manage full P&L of the business unit, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, cost control, and market execution in support of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and programmatic goals.
• Act as a leader for growth through product strategies, market segmentation, and delivery.
• Engage high-value customer programs and strategic pursuits, maintaining disciplined scope, proactive risk mitigation, and milestone delivery.
• Partner with the M&A team when applicable, including due diligence and post-close integration to expand Voyager’s market access.
• Oversee full product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and competitive dynamics while managing business development teams within the unit to align with ongoing pipeline strategy.
• Provide leadership across engineering, production, manufacturing, operations, and finance, supporting scalable growth, labor tracking, KPIs, operational readiness, and cost/timeline adherence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Program Managers, finance, engineering, and operations to drive operational execution, ensure on-time/on-budget delivery, and exceed performance expectations. Partner with People teams to identify hiring needs.
• Foster a high-performance, mission-first culture among high-performing teams across engineering, supply chain, delivery, quality, and finance, aligning with Voyager’s values of cultivating a culture of accountability, mission-focus, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in Aerospace or Space Manufacturing, including managing product lifecycles.
• Prior P&L management, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, cost control, and meeting operational goals.
• Experience with ERP systems, labor tracking, KPIs, and operational readiness.
• Strong leadership skills managing cross-functional teams in engineering, production, manufacturing, operations, and finance.
• Established network in the Aerospace industry, with familiarity in compliance and federal government sales preferred.
• Experience engaging with internal and external senior stakeholders including Boards, investors, and clients.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Top Secret or Secret Security Clearance Preferred.

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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