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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 Engineering Manager, Rockets is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on solid rocket motor development — from design and demonstration through production scale-up — to deliver defense-critical propulsion capabilities. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Voyager Energetics Engineering department based in Penrose, CO. This role is onsite in Penrose, CO, with work to transition to the Pueblo, CO location. In this role, the essential functions are: Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team across solid rocket motor design, propellant formulation, process scale-up, and production — supporting personnel through the acquisition lifecycle from development through PDR/CDR and into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Drive engineering strategy, planning, and resource allocation in partnership with engineering and program management leadership to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality objectives, supporting the transition of developmentally designed rocket motors into production across Colorado R&D and manufacturing operations. Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering deliverables — including requirements, models, procedures, design documentation, and risk assessments — while implementing engineering processes, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure technical excellence and compliance with internal and government standards. Represent the engineering organization internally and externally in technical and program status reviews, and develop talent through coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities that foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence. If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.  Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field with 5+ years of hands-on solid rocket motor or propulsion engineering experience OR Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience OR 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. 15+ years of hands-on experience with solid rocket motor development and production, including strong working knowledge of oxidizer grinding, propellant formulation, grain design, mix/cast operations, and motor testing. 5+ years leading projects of significant technical scope and complexity in a regulated or defense environment, with demonstrated success managing technical execution of complex propulsion engineering programs. 5+ years supervising high-performing engineer