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FastTek

MI · On-site

Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential chemical engineering projects ... Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do ...

Honeywell

Chemical Engineer II

Allentown, PA · Hybrid

... Technology team. This position will be reporting to our Senior Chemical Engineering Manager based in Allentown, Pennsylvania on a hybrid schedule. In this role, you will impact the company's growth ...

Honeywell

Chemical Engineer II

Allentown, PA · Hybrid

... Technology team. This position will be reporting to our Senior Chemical Engineering Manager based in Allentown, Pennsylvania on a hybrid schedule. In this role, you will impact the company's growth ...

HiFyve

Sr. Chemical Engineer

Kettering, OH · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Identify and implement new technologies and process improvements to enhance performance and support new product development Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or ...

Ecolab

Lead Chemical Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$107K - $161K/yr

The candidate is expected to drive technology improvement and perform as a subject matter expert in the field of Concrete Admixtures. Minimum Qualifications * BS in Chemical Engineering or related ...

L3HHCM20

Senior Propellant Chemical Engineer

Camden, AR · On-site

Specialist, Materials & Process Engineering Job Code: 36152 Job Location: Camden, AR OR Culpeper ... Technologies is seeking a Senior Propellant Chemical Engineer . This forward-deployed propellant ...

HX5 LLC

Chemical Engineer

Brook Park, OH · On-site

... Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage Technologies for Mars team. The candidate will be responsible for developing fundamental equations for chemical reactions and energy ...

Ecolab

Lead Chemical Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$107K - $161K/yr

The candidate is expected to drive technology improvement and perform as a subject matter expert in the field of Concrete Admixtures. Minimum Qualifications * BS in Chemical Engineering or related ...

HX5 LLC

Chemical Engineer

Brook Park, OH · On-site

... Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage Technologies for Mars team. The candidate will be responsible for developing fundamental equations for chemical reactions and energy ...

HX5 LLC

Chemical Engineer

Brook Park, OH · On-site

... Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage Technologies for Mars team. The candidate will be responsible for developing fundamental equations for chemical reactions and energy ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical engineering technology in the United States is $57,529.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $53,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Chemical Engineering Technology is a field focused on applying principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design, operate, and maintain processes that convert raw materials into useful products, such as fuels, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Professionals in this field work on the development and optimization of chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability. They often work in industries like manufacturing, energy, food processing, and environmental protection, collaborating with engineers and scientists to solve technical challenges. The role also involves monitoring equipment, conducting experiments, and improving industrial processes.

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Engineering Manager - Energetics & Chemical

Voyager Technologies, Inc.

Pueblo, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

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 Engineering Manager - Energetics & Chemical for Engineering Departmentis responsible for leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across chemical production, energetic materials, and rocket motor development to deliver defense-critical manufacturing capabilities from process design through production scale-up.
The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Voyager Energetics Engineering department based in Penrose, CO. This role is onsite based in Penrose, CO, with work to transition to the Pueblo, CO location.
In this role, the essential functions are:
  • Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams across process design, equipment fabrication, pilot demonstration, production scale-up, automation, and the mix/grind/cast of energetic materials - supporting personnel through the acquisition lifecycle from development through PDR/CDR and into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
  • Drive engineering strategy, planning, and resource allocation in partnership with engineering and program management leadership to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality objectives, and support the transition of developmentally designed rocket motors into production across Colorado R&D and Louisiana manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee the development, review, and approval of engineering deliverables - including requirements, models, procedures, design documentation, and risk assessments - while implementing engineering processes, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure technical excellence and compliance with internal and government standards.
  • Represent the engineering organization internally and externally in technical and program status reviews, and develop talent through coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities that foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we'd like to connect. If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field with 5+ years of hands-on chemical engineering experience OR master's degree in chemical engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience OR 9+ years of chemical engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 15+ years of hands-on mix, grind, and cast experience with propellants and/or explosives, including strong working knowledge of common unit operations in chemical and propellant manufacturing such as process design, pilot demonstration, and production scale-up.
  • 5+ years leading projects of significant technical scope and complexity in a regulated or defense environment, with demonstrated success managing technical execution of complex engineering projects.
  • 5+ years leading high-performing engineering teams of 5+ engineers across multiple technical disciplines, with the ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, program management, and senior leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience standing up new manufacturing capabilities in a propellant or chemical manufacturing environment, with expertise across unit operations such as electrochemistry, evaporation, crystallization, dewatering, drying, grinding, mixing, casting, and packaging of energetic materials.
  • Experience with industrial automation (instrumentation, PLCs, communications), process modeling tools (Aspen, ChemCAD, MATLAB), and CAD software (SolidWorks), combined with demonstrated success building management processes that scale with organizational growth.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:
  • Travel up to 20%, including overnights, particularly to the Minden, Louisiana area.
  • Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling in office and manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to industrial machines, heat, cold, energetic chemicals, and explosives; use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship), if needed.
  • 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.
  • 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.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $210,000 - $225,000at 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.
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
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