Senior Principal Project Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships nationwide

401(k) company match

Wellness programs

Employee support resources

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Penrose/Pueblo, Colorado, seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead end-to-end SRM programs, bridging technical ownership with cross-program influence and mentoring junior engineers.

A STEM degree with 10+ years in propulsion or project engineering, SRM design/production experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required. On-site, with up to 25% travel; ITAR and security requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a engineering field with 10+ years of combined technical engineering and project engineering or project management experience (or 14 years in lieu of a degree).
• Deep experience with solid rocket motor or energetics design, development, and manufacturing, including production ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical and programmatic execution on SRM programs, with cost, schedule, and technical performance ownership.
• Serve as primary customer interface, aligning requirements and communicating technical capabilities.
• Resolve technically complex challenges and set engineering standards for the team.
• Mentor junior Project Engineers and contribute to portfolio-level technical visibility.

Skills

SRM design & development

Program management

Mentoring engineers

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or related engineering

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Penrose/Pueblo, Colorado, seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead end-to-end SRM programs, bridging technical ownership with cross-program influence and mentoring junior engineers.

A STEM degree with 10+ years in propulsion or project engineering, SRM design/production experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required. On-site, with up to 25% travel; ITAR and security requirements apply.