Voyager Technologies · 1 day ago
Technical Principal II
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$211K/yr - $262K/yr
15+ years expVoyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing mission-critical solutions. As a Technical Principal II, you will provide expert-level technical oversight, lead engineering teams, and collaborate with program management to drive technical innovation and ensure that propulsion system designs meet mission-critical requirements.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as Chief Engineer or Technical Lead on numerous development programs, applying deep experience to evaluate propulsion system design and assess programmatic risks
Develop and maintain relationships with customer executives and program managers to understand requirements and present technical solutions
Develop and maintain advanced technology road maps, identifying technology gaps and creating risk mitigation plans to meet future customer needs
Lead white paper and proposal efforts, utilizing winning strategies and novel approaches to secure future contracts
Perform as the lead technical reviewer on program reviews and conduct periodic customer discussions to ensure all technical requirements and expectations are met
Conduct advanced propulsion architecture development by applying innovative company technologies to meet customer requirements
Manage and mentor junior staff, delegating tasks as needed and reporting program status to the program office
Represent the company at industry meetings and conferences, occasionally publishing work performed under various contracts
Qualification
Required
15+ years of Controllable Solid Propulsion industry experience, with at least 10 years in a Chief Engineer or Lead Systems/Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Excellent technical writing and verbal presentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex system capabilities to new customers
Experienced in leading technical teams on fast-paced development programs within a highly collaborative environment
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Preferred
Recognized as a solid rocket propulsion expert by Prime missile integrators
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline (equivalent experience may also be considered)
Proven track record in meeting and interacting with prime missile customers and developing new customer relationships
Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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