Rocket Propulsion Site Manager — Lead & Innovate

Voyager Technologies; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Long Beach, CA seeks an Engineering Site Manager to lead a 20‑person Mechanical, Systems and Aerospace engineering team. The role combines management duties with hands‑on program responsibilities, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

You will drive design of solid rocket motor systems, lead CAD work, GD&T, and thermostructural analyses while aligning with DoD programs using EVM and strict timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline with senior-level experience.
• Experience leading high-performing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a ~20-person engineering team in Long Beach, CA.
• Design and develop solid rocket motor systems and related components.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to oversee DoD contracts and manage schedules.
• Produce precise technical documentation and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Team leadership

Staffing management

Project management

Security clearance

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD

MBSE

EVM

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Long Beach, CA seeks an Engineering Site Manager to lead a 20‑person Mechanical, Systems and Aerospace engineering team. The role combines management duties with hands‑on program responsibilities, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

You will drive design of solid rocket motor systems, lead CAD work, GD&T, and thermostructural analyses while aligning with DoD programs using EVM and strict timekeeping.