Production Technology Development Engineering Manager

The posting, as Voyager Technologies, Inc. wrote it

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 Production Technology Development Engineering Manager will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Director of Operations. This role leads Voyager Energetics’ Production Technology Development (PTD) engineering function — the group responsible for building the intelligent, automated, and data-driven systems that power solid rocket motor and energetic materials production. The PTD Manager owns the full stack of production-enabling technology: AI-driven manufacturing systems, mechatronics design and integration, automation and controls architecture, production software and programming, and the production databases that tie it all together. This is a builder’s role at the intersection of software, hardware, and manufacturing — the right person brings deep technical credibility across multiple PTD disciplines, the leadership range to grow and direct a multidisciplinary engineering team, and the drive to turn cutting-edge technology into reliable, scalable production capability for the nation’s most critical defense programs. With 8+ years of hands-on experience spanning manufacturing technology, automation, and production systems — and a clear vision for what AI-enabled manufacturing looks like in practice — this player-coach role demands both technical depth and the organizational ability to build what doesn’t yet exist.

In this role, the essential functions are

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers spanning AI manufacturing systems, mechatronics, automation and controls, production software, and production database development — establishing clear technical direction, driving accountability, and building a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous innovation.
• Own the development and deployment of AI-driven manufacturing systems and mechatronics solutions — including machine vision inspection, predictive process control, a

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mpany and many benefits paid at 100% for employees

• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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Colorado pay range
$145,000 — $170,000 USD