Senior Process Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Pueblo, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Health insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to own the end-to-end process lifecycle—from development through scale‑up to production readiness—working with cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Safety.

The role requires 7+ years of hands‑on experience and a related engineering degree; expertise in Lean and Six Sigma, SOPs, and energetic materials safety is essential. Mentorship of junior engineers is also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Materials Science with 7 years of related process/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience leading process development and scale-up from feasibility to production qualification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop SOPs and technical documentation.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience with measurable results.
• Experience applying root cause analysis methods (8D, fishbone, 5-Why).
• Ability to analyze process data to drive engineering decisions in low-volume or novel environments.
• Self-starter with ability to solve complex problems from first principles in fast-paced startup environment.
• Commitment to safety culture and ability to operate under OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous materials standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end process lifecycle—from development through scale-up to production readiness—with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and systems for energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, performance, and reliability.
• Lead the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production, defining process controls and production readiness gates.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to deliver improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost and throughput; report on KPIs like yield and cycle time.
• Create, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation to production standards.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for planning, budgeting, process reviews, and program milestones; stay current with energetics processing trends.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians in process engineering fundamentals and safe handling of energetic materials.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

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

Master’s degree in a relevant field

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 Senior Process Engineer will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end process lifecycle — spanning early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance. With 7+ years of hands‑on experience, this individual serves as a technical anchor for process engineering within Voyager Energetics, bringing rigorous first-principles thinking and a strong mentorship orientation to a fast‑paced, mission‑driven manufacturing environment.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Own the end-to-end process lifecycle — spanning early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — in close collaboration 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.


• Lead the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing, defining process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness gates.


• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability cost, and throughput; develop and report on 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.


• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians in process engineering fundamentals, safe handling of energetic materials, and manufacturing best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline with 7 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 5 years of experience OR 11 years of hands‑on process and manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.


• Demonstrated experience leading process development and scale-up from early-stage feasibility through production qualification in a manufacturing environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts through the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation aligned with production standards.


• Proven ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with measurable results in process improvement, yield, or throughput.


• Experience applying structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5-Why) to manufacturing nonconformances and process deviations.


• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data to drive engineering decisions and support continuous improvement, even in low-volume or novel manufacturing environments.


• Strong self-starter with the ability to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast‑paced startup environment.


• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous/energetic materials standards.

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.

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 rangefor this role is $115,000 – $140,000at 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


• Additionalvoluntary 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.

$115,000 - $140,000 USD

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