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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 Technical Principal I for the Engineering department is responsible for providing expert-level technical leadership in materials science and advanced manufacturing of energetics to grow market share, develop new products, and lead the technical execution of complex development programs. The position reports to the Director for Engineering and is part of the Voyager Energetics Engineering department based in Penrose/Pueblo This role is onsite based in Penrose/Pueblo Colorado.

Temporary Hybrid solutions can be explored for suitable candidates. In this role, the essential functions are : Provide engineering leadership as Technical Lead on multiple chemical and energetics development and manufacturing programs, including supervising engineering teams, managing technical execution with program management, maintaining technology roadmaps with risk and mitigation plans, and serving as lead technical reviewer on program reviews. Apply materials science and engineering expertise to evaluate and critique propellant formulations, rocket motor designs, and energetics manufacturing plans for performance and risk, and develop new manufacturing tools, methods, and capabilities to expand capacity, increase productivity, and close identified technology gaps.

Develop and maintain executive, program management, and technical relationships with government and industry customers; present technical and programmatic solutions, lead discussions on future program structures, costs, and contracts, and represent the company at industry briefings, conferences, and reviews.

Responsibilities

. In this role, the preferred functions are: Basic

Qualifications

: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline with 15+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with 13+ years of experience OR PhD in a relevant discipline with 10+ years of experience OR 19+ years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree. 15+ years of industry experience developing novel manufacturing strategies for the development of advanced solid propulsion, warhead, and energetic material technologies. 10+ years of experience as a program lead in energetics research and development including fast paced development programs reporting to a program of record or program office, government working groups, and government committees.

Demonstrated excellence in mentoring junior employees, technical writing, verbal communication, and presenting complex system capabilities to government sponsors and new customers.