Quality Technician

Voyager Technologies; Penrose (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym membership

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Penrose, CO seeks a Quality Technician for Voyager Energetics to join a mission-driven team focused on safety and precision. The role emphasizes inspection, testing, documentation, and collaboration with engineering to uphold quality standards in energetic materials.

The position requires 3–7 years in QA within engineering/manufacturing, familiarity with ISO 9001, and strong measuring tool skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–7 years of quality assurance in engineering, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified organization.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and reading blueprints to verify part tolerances.
• Understanding of quality standards and statistical methods (SPC, Six Sigma) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials, components, or finished products against specifications using calipers, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Record inspection results and non-conformance data to maintain traceability.
• Identify and report defects to supervisors for corrective action.
• Support calibration, SOP adherence, audits, and CAPA activities to reduce defects.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Measurement & inspection

Blueprint reading

Quality standards & SPC

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMMs

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.
The Quality Technician For Voyager Energetics Is Responsible For

• Inspection and testing – Examining materials, components, or finished products against specifications, using tools like calipers, gauges, or specialized testing equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances, and performance standards.
• Documentation and record-keeping – Recording inspection results, test data, and non-conformance reports accurately, maintaining logs that support traceability and regulatory or customer requirements.
• Identifying and reporting defects – Flagging products or processes that fail to meet quality standards, tagging or segregating defective items, and communicating issues to supervisors or production teams so corrective action can be taken.
• Supporting quality control processes – Assisting with calibration of equipment, following standard operating procedures (SOPs), participating in audits, and helping implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce recurring defects.

The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality based in Penrose, CO This role is onsite Penrose, CO.
Key Responsibilities
Working with engineering to write and execute Change Controls for Quality processes
Work with engineering on any deviation/investigation related to energetics and conduct audits per company QMS
Serve as an Internal Auditor
Support evaluation of energetics and process equipment through laboratory testing and NDT methods.
Support manual and automated production tasks including accurate measurement of chemicals, operation of production machinery, material handling, processing of energetic material, maintaining production records, and compliance with established procedures.
Special projects as assigned by management.
Attend all required meetings and provide clear, professional verbal and email communications.
Work safely by accurately and strictly following established standard operating procedures and following safety rules.
Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
In This Role, The Essential Functions Are
This job requires working with explosives. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety.
Work with the engineering and operations team to develop and test solid rocket motor and energetic manufacturing systems.
Conduct controlled document revisions for Quality processes
If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
3 – 7 years of experience in quality assurance within engineering, manufacturing, or construction environments
Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified organization
Knowledge & Skills
Measurement and inspection proficiency – Skilled use of precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMMs) and the ability to accurately read blueprints/engineering drawings to verify parts meet dimensional and tolerance specifications.
Understanding of quality standards and statistical methods – Familiarity with quality systems like ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or industry-specific standards (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949), plus basic statistical process control (SPC) to interpret data, spot trends, and catch defects before they become bigger problems.
Attention to detail with strong documentation habits – The ability to consistently notice small deviations or defects, combined with clear, accurate record-keeping for traceability, audits, and root-cause investigations.
The good faith base salary range for this role is $22.00 - $32.00 per hour 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
$22—$32 USD