Strategic Systems Lead, Rocket Propulsion

Voyager Technologies; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym memberships

Job summary

Voyager Technologies seeks a Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems in the United States to lead end-to-end solid rocket propulsion programs. Based in Reno, NV or other eligible U.S. sites, you will manage large, multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, qualification milestones, and budget-conscious execution.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. You will direct technical strategy, align execution with schedules, and ensure producibility while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline with 15 years of engineering experience and 5+ years of technical leadership in solid rocket motors (SRMs).
• Able to direct the end-to-end technical lifecycle of the program by leading cross-functional teams through rigorous design reviews and qualification milestones, ensuring producibility, data requirements, and schedule adherence.
• Able to lead engineering to meet program milestones by focusing on critical path, deconflicting resources, and driving schedule performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage lean technical scope baselines by controlling budgets, CPI, and exploring alternative solutions.
• Served as primary technical spokesperson for the program, managing stakeholder relationships and presenting data-driven alternatives for decision making.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end lifecycle of solid rocket propulsion programs with large multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews and qualification milestones to ensure producibility and schedule adherence.
• Balance technical execution with budget and schedule constraints while maintaining data integrity and compliance.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate program status with data-driven technical options.
• Guard budget reserves and explore alternative technical solutions to minimize variances.

Skills

Technical leadership

SRM experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Design reviews

Budget management

Schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Voyager Technologies seeks a Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems in the United States to lead end-to-end solid rocket propulsion programs. Based in Reno, NV or other eligible U.S. sites, you will manage large, multidisciplinary teams through design reviews, qualification milestones, and budget-conscious execution.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. You will direct technical strategy, align execution with schedules, and ensure producibility while