Chief Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Reno, NV

2d • $190,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems is an autonomous technical leader responsible for the 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 budgetary and schedule requirements. The Chief Engineer directs programs through design reviews and qualification milestones, ensuring the final system is producible, compliant with technical data requirements, and balanced against cost and schedule constraints. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Strategic Systems department. 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.

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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing 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 programs by leading cross-functional teams through design reviews and qualification milestones.
• Ensure systems are producible, meet technical data requirements, and balance cost and schedule constraints.
• Lead engineering teams 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 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, ensure customer requests remain within authorized scope, and provide data-driven technical alternatives for collaborative decision-making.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• 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 access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching 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