Process Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym membership options

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors and energetic materials at our Pueblo, CO site.

The role spans from early development through scale-up and production, collaborating with cross‑functional teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance. With 3–5 years of hands‑on experience, candidates should bring a strong technical foundation, a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience with hazardous materials or energetic materials environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (DFARS/ITAR) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors and energetic materials.
• Design and optimize processes, procedures, tooling, and systems across development to production.
• Contribute to process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for planning, budgeting, and program milestones.

Skills

Process engineering

Energetic materials safety

Lean Six Sigma

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, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the 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.

The Process Engineer will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Process Engineering Manager. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors and energetic materials — working across the full process lifecycle from early development through scale-up and production — in close collaboration with cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance. With 3–5 years of hands‑on experience, this individual brings a strong technical foundation, a continuous improvement mindset, and the drive to take on increasing ownership in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven manufacturing environment.

Work Schedule:

Compressed 9/80 schedule — Every Other Friday Off

In This Role, The Essential Functions Are

• Contribute across all phases of the process lifecycle — from early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — working closely with cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems for solid rocket motors and energetic materials, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, performance, and reliability standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing, contributing to the definition of process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem‑solving approaches to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time; support collection and reporting of key process performance metrics such as yield, defect rates, and cycle time.
• Create, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation to production standards.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders to support planning, budgeting, process reviews, and program milestones; stay current with energetics processing and manufacturing industry trends.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technicians to build technical knowledge in process engineering fundamentals, safe handling of energetic materials, and manufacturing best practices — with a clear growth path toward greater ownership and technical leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor propellant chemistry, or other hazardous manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated application in automated production environments.
• Familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, or other defense‑related regulatory frameworks as applied to manufacturing documentation and compliance.

Travel, Physical And Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 15%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds. Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment; use of personal protective equipment required.
• Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug‑free workplace in compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug‑Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226‑7003, and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (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.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company, and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

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 characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Colorado pay range

$90,000—$115,000 USD