Principal Project Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Penrose, CO

9d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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 to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from 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 Principal Project Engineer for Voyager’s Strategic Systems line of business leads end-to-end execution of solid rocket motor programs while beginning to shape technical and programmatic direction across the broader SRM portfolio. This role bridges deep individual program ownership with emerging cross-program influence — the natural next step for a Senior PE who has consistently delivered and is ready to expand their scope. The Principal is the senior technical authority on assigned programs and a go-to resource for the team on the hardest engineering and execution challenges, with increasing responsibility for mentoring, standards, and portfolio-level visibility. This position reports to the Program Manager, Solid Rocket Motors, and is part of Voyager’s Strategic Systems line of business based in Penrose/Pueblo, Colorado. This role is on-site in Penrose/Pueblo, Colorado.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or closely related engineering or science field with 10 years of combined technical engineering and project engineering or project management experience OR 14 years of combined experience in lieu of a degree. We value candidates who bring both deep technical expertise and a proven record of program execution; the balance across these areas will vary by candidate.
• Deep experience with solid rocket motor or energetics design, development, and manufacturing — including a track record of leading programs through qualification and into production with full ownership of technical and programmatic outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage complex, fast-moving defense programs with accountability for cost, schedule, and technical scope — including demonstrated success serving as the primary customer and stakeholder interface.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Nice To Haves

• Background leading multiple concurrent SRM or energetics programs or demonstrated readiness to expand from single-program to portfolio-level scope.
• Strong technical expertise in hardware design, manufacturing, or systems engineering within defense, space, or aerospace programs, with early experience setting technical standards or mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical and programmatic execution on one or more solid rocket motor programs — serving as the senior decision-maker on cost, schedule, and technical performance from proposal through qualification and into production.
• Serve as the primary customer and stakeholder interface on assigned programs, driving alignment on requirements, managing expectations, and representing Voyager’s technical capabilities with credibility and authority.
• Drive resolution of technically complex or ambiguous engineering and program execution challenges, applying deep SRM domain expertise to issues that exceed the scope of senior engineers and setting the standard for how the team approaches hard problems.
• Begin building cross-program influence by contributing to portfolio-level technical visibility, identifying shared risks or dependencies across programs, and mentoring junior Project Engineers in both technical and programmatic disciplines.

Benefits

• 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 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

What This Job Offers

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