Chief Engineer V - Team Manager

The role

The Chief Engineer V (Team Manager) is an autonomous technical leader responsible for the end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs. This person manages large multidisciplinary teams and oversees complex systems engineering processes while aligning technical execution with budget and schedule requirements.

What you will do

• Direct the end-to-end technical lifecycle of the program.
• Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and qualification milestones.
• Lead the engineering team in meeting all program milestones.
• Establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines.
• Serve as the primary technical spokesperson for a program.
• Drive organizational engineering process improvements, knowledge management, and best practices.
• Provide people leadership and management support for an engineering technical team of approximately 10 engineers.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback.
• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Identify resource needs and participate in recruitment and hiring.

Required qualifications

• Ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced technical and organizational leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with engineering management and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Experience with data-driven decision making, technical trade analysis, and configuration control.
• Strong interpersonal skills for guiding and motivating diverse, high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members in a professional engineering environment.
• Experience supporting the leadership of an engineering technical team of approximately 10 engineers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

Nice to have

• Rocket motor design and testing experience.
• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• Relocation assistance to Folsom, CA may be available

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

About the company

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.