Chief Engineer (aerospace)

Voyager Space

Reno, NV, United States
Base: $195,000–$250,000; bonus/equity: discretiona...
Remote
15 years experience in solid rocket propulsion
Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews
Manage critical path and schedule performance
Voyager Space is seeking a Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems, responsible for leading solid rocket propulsion programs. The role requires extensive experience in systems engineering and solid rocket propulsion, as well as the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder relationships

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 offers a comprehensive rewards program 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 aggressive management of task span-times.

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Voyager Space is seeking a Chief Engineer for Strategic Systems, responsible for leading solid rocket propulsion programs. The role requires extensive experience in systems engineering and solid rocket propulsion, as well as the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder relationships.

Salary

Base: $195,000–$250,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus plan mentioned; Benefits: Flexible Time Off, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match up to 4%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years experience in solid rocket propulsion
  • Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews
  • Manage critical path and schedule performance
  • Establish lean technical scope baselines
  • Serve as primary technical spokesperson

Nice-to-have

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of 10+
  • Current DoD Secret Security clearance
  • Proactive resource deconfliction skills
  • 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 U.S. Security Clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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