Chief Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Long Beach, AL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems is an autonomous technical leader responsible for end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs. The role manages large multidisciplinary teams, oversees complex systems engineering processes, and aligns technical execution with budget and schedule requirements. The Chief Engineer directs the program’s technical lifecycle, leads cross-functional execution through design reviews and qualification milestones, and serves as a primary technical spokesperson to stakeholders and customers.

The position is part of the Strategic Systems department and reports to the Director of Engineering. It is based in Folsom, California, with the option to work from Reno, Nevada; Huntsville, Alabama; Long Beach, California; or remotely. Travel may be up to 25%, including overnight travel near company sites or external test facilities. The role requires the ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 15 years of engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of technical leadership experience in solid rocket motors (SRMs).
• Ability to direct program technical execution and lead multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams through design reviews and qualification milestones.
• Ability to manage program schedule, resources, technical scope, budget performance, and cost and schedule constraints.
• Experience serving as a program’s primary technical spokesperson and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including possible overnight travel.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience leading controllable solid rocket propulsion system projects.
• Experience leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams of at least 10 people.
• Current DoD Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end technical lifecycle of solid rocket propulsion system programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams through rigorous design reviews and qualification milestones, ensuring systems are producible, compliant with technical data requirements, and balanced against cost and schedule constraints.
• Lead the engineering team in meeting program milestones by focusing on the critical path, proactively deconflicting resources, and managing task span-times and alternative execution strategies.
• Establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines, monitor cost performance indices, mitigate cost variances, and challenge budget change requests to preserve management reserves.
• Explore alternative technical solutions to address budget and program needs.
• Serve as the primary technical spokesperson for a program and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Present programmatic material, cultivate new business, and ensure customer requests remain within authorized scope.
• Provide data-driven technical alternatives to support collaborative decision-making.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• 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 more than 12,700 nationwide options.
• Free on-demand workout videos before gym membership enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Incentive plan eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior