Chief Engineer (aerospace)

Voyager

Reno, NV, United States
Base: $195,000–$250,000 usd; bonus/equity: discret...
Remote
15 years experience in solid rocket propulsion
Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews
Manage cost performance indices and budget variances
Voyager is seeking a Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems, responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of solid rocket propulsion systems. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace engineering and strong leadership skills, with a focus on managing project lifecycles and stakeholder relations

Job Summary

  • The Chief Engineer is an autonomous technical leader responsible for the end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs.
  • Voyager Technologies offers a highly competitive total compensation package including flexible time off, comprehensive medical coverage, and a 401(k) match up to 4%.
  • This role requires maintaining rigorous focus on the critical path while driving schedule performance through alternative execution strategies.

Matching Summary

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Voyager is seeking a Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems, responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of solid rocket propulsion systems. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace engineering and strong leadership skills, with a focus on managing project lifecycles and stakeholder relations.

Salary

Base: $195,000–$250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus plan mentioned; Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k) match up to 4%, gym memberships

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years experience in solid rocket propulsion
  • Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews
  • Manage cost performance indices and budget variances
  • Establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines
  • Serve as primary technical spokesperson for program

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of 10+ people
  • Current DoD Secret Security clearance
  • Proactive resource deconfliction skills
  • Aggressive management of task span-times
  • Data-driven technical alternatives for decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 15 years of experience in solid rocket propulsion
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Security Clearance
  • Four years leading controllable solid rocket propulsion projects (preferred)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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