Staff Development Engineer at Estes Energetics – Pueblo, Colorado

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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.

Job Summary: 

Voyager Technologies is looking for a Staff Development Engineer to develop and scale energetics and rocket motor manufacturing processes while building a strong safety-first culture. Lead process development, startup, and continuous improvement initiatives; mentor engineers and technicians in energetics manufacturing; troubleshoot complex development and production issues; and support rapid deployment of new products and technologies through close collaboration across engineering, operations, and safety teams. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, build, and start up new energetics and rocket motor manufacturing processes and systems. 
• Mentor and train engineers, technicians, and other team members in energetics manufacturing processes. Build a culture of safety around energetics. 
• Drive continuous improvement of processes. 
• Support the rapid deployment of new projects, products, and processes 
• Problem solving and troubleshooting of developmental and manufacturing processes. 
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure adherence to high standards for safety, quality, and performance. 

Required Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience with energetics development, processing, and testing. 
• Ability to be a self-starter and solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a member of a team. 
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including:  
• • Be 21 years of age or older. 
  • Pass pre-employment drug test. 
  • Pass State and Federal background checks. 

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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