Project Engineer - Manufacturing

 

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 Project Engineer will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role drives the end-to-end planning and execution of manufacturing capital and facility projects — translating program and production requirements into scoped, scheduled, and delivered outcomes. With 3–5 years of hands-on experience spanning industrial project engineering, manufacturing systems integration, and automation or controls context, this individual serves as the connective tissue between Manufacturing Engineering, Automation & Controls, Process Engineering, Safety, and external contractors — ensuring that physical manufacturing environments and production line buildouts are delivered on time, on budget, and ready to run.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Translate manufacturing and program requirements into clearly scoped Statements of Work (SOWs), defining deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, and acceptance criteria for capital, facility, and production line projects.
• Build, maintain, and actively drive project schedules — identifying critical path activities, tracking milestones, flagging risks, and ensuring on-time delivery across concurrent manufacturing buildout projects including automated production lines, test stands, energetic operations facility upgrades, and capability expansion efforts.
• Coordinate and oversee the installation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, robotic work cells, and controls infrastructure — serving as the on-site technical point of contact during construction and equipment installation phases.
• Track and manage equipment procurement, delivery, and installation status, maintaining accurate logs and communicating proactively with project teams, engineering stakeholders, and leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, field crews, and internal engineering teams to ensure scope, schedule, and quality requirements are understood and met; attend site walks, owner meetings, and coordination calls as the reliable point of contact for project status and technical clarifications.
• Maintain complete project documentation including SOWs, submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, change orders, progress reports, and equipment commissioning records.
• Support procurement and contract administration processes, reviewing bids and scopes against program and manufacturing requirements; contribute project controls insight and lessons learned to future facility and manufacturing investments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Automation & Controls, Process Engineering, Safety, and Compliance to ensure manufacturing infrastructure projects are built to operational and regulatory requirements — including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous environment standards.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 3 years of experience in manufacturing project engineering, industrial project engineering, or a related field OR 7 years of hands-on manufacturing or industrial project engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical or operational requirements into Statements of Work, scopes of work, or building plans in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction setting.
• Proven ability to build and manage project schedules, track deliverables, and drive accountability across subcontractors, equipment vendors, and internal engineering teams on concurrent projects.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation equipment, and controls infrastructure — sufficient to coordinate equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning activities with technical engineering teams.
• Experience tracking equipment procurement, delivery, and installation within a project controls or manufacturing project management context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical requirements clearly to contractors, engineers, and leadership stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a contributing team member in a mission-driven environment.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, or similar scheduling and project controls tools with demonstrated use in managing multi-disciplinary manufacturing or capital project portfolios.
• Familiarity with PLC-based automation systems, robotic work cells, or controls integration — including coordination of installation and commissioning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with defense, aerospace, or energetic manufacturing facility construction requirements, including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous environment standards.

Travel, Physical and Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 15%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds. Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment; use of personal protective equipment required.
• Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003, and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $85,000 – $110,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company 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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