Engineering Site Manager

Voyager Technologies • Long Beach, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Site Manager - Controllable Solid Propulsion position provides opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering, and program managers within the company. This role is responsible for the mechanical engineering design and development of complex rocket motor systems and site manager of a team of approximately 20 Mechanical, Systems, and Aerospace engineers. This position is a dual-role position requiring the candidate to perform management activities as well as the individual's current program responsibilities. The additional responsibilities and requirements as an Engineering Site Manager are anticipated to be approximately 75 percent of the total job duties. The position reports to the VP of Engineering and is part of the Strategic Systems line of business based in Long Beach, CA. This role is hybrid based in Long Beach, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing high performing technical teams
• Hands-on experience in the design, development, testing, or manufacturing of controllable solid propulsion systems (e.g., solid rocket motors with thrust vector control, pintle nozzles, controllable solids, or divert/attitude control systems).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
• Must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering from an accredited university
• Solid Rocket motor design and testing experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ambassador and "first person" representing the Long Beach, CA Engineering team to facility visitors.
• Monitor team morale and motivation, communicate company objectives, and maintain consistent information sharing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Support individual contributor goal development, conduct annual performance appraisals (including merit/promotion recommendations), and mentor team members through coaching, feedback, and skill development initiatives.
• Identify individual and team training needs.
• Collaborate with program management and senior leadership to ensure engineering staff are executing directed tasks.
• Adjust staffing allocations based on changing program demands, identify resource gaps, and actively participate in recruitment and hiring.
• Ensure team adherence to engineering best practices, standards, and processes.
• Oversee and verify timecards ensuring strict compliance with timekeeping policies.
• Lead complex design challenges for solid rocket motor systems, specialized igniters, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas valves, and rocket thruster designs.
• Perform trade-off analyses, integrate multidisciplinary considerations, and drive design optimization.
• Develop intricate 2D and 3D models using advanced CAD commands, generate technical drawings, and apply/interpret complex Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and statistical tolerance analysis.
• Set up and validate complex simulations across structural, dynamic, thermal, and combustion modeling environments.
• Address thermal management challenges and optimize structural designs.
• Apply expertise in advanced metals, refractory metals, ceramic properties, insulator characterization, composite layups, and additive manufacturing.
• Oversee design for manufacturability, complex welding, molding/casting, and assembly planning.
• Contribute to propellant chemistry evaluation, grain design optimization, advanced ballistics modeling, and combustion/transient response prediction.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to oversee large DoD contracts.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports, lead strategic procurement, craft competitive proposals, and manage complex project schedules.
• Direct requirements engineering (traceability, validation, and verification planning), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows, configuration management, logistics operations, and risk management/mitigation strategies.
• Oversee basic battery design, circuit board layouts, cable routing (signal integrity), ignition systems, and control systems integration for rocket engine applications.
• Author precision technical documentation, develop compelling technical presentations, and deliver expert guidance on stakeholder messaging and audience engagement.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

What This Job Offers

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