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Principal Project Engineer

Voyager

Pueblo, CO · Principal

$140,000 – $170,000

Listed on Voyager’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads technical and programmatic execution of solid rocket motor programs for a defense contractor, serving as the senior engineering authority and primary customer interface. It suits experienced project engineers with deep expertise in rocket motor design and defense program management who are ready to expand into portfolio-level influence.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or related engineering field with 10 years combined technical and project engineering experience (or 14 years without degree)
  • Deep experience with solid rocket motor or energetics design, development, and manufacturing including leading programs through qualification to production
  • Proven ability to manage complex defense programs with accountability for cost, schedule, and technical scope
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain applicable explosives licenses (21+ years old)
  • Compliance with Drug-Free Workplace Act requirements
  • ITAR compliance as U.S. Person

Nice to have

  • Background leading multiple concurrent SRM or energetics programs
  • Experience transitioning from single-program to portfolio-level responsibility
  • Strong technical expertise in hardware design, manufacturing, or systems engineering with early mentoring or standard-setting experience

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