Senior Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space 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, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the ground to space.

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The Senior Process Engineer will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for owning the end-to-end process lifecycle — spanning early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance. With 7+ years of hands-on experience, this individual serves as a technical anchor for process engineering within Voyager Energetics, bringing rigorous first-principles thinking and a strong mentorship orientation to a fast-paced, mission-driven manufacturing environment.

• Own the end-to-end process lifecycle — spanning early development and feasibility through scale-up, process qualification, and production readiness — in close collaboration with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, tooling, and systems for solid rocket motors and energetic materials, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, performance, and reliability standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead the transition of energetic manufacturing processes from development and pilot scale to full production standing, defining process controls, qualification criteria, and production readiness gates.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and throughput; develop and report on key process performance metrics such as yield, defect rates, and cycle time.
• Create, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation to production standards.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders to support planning, budgeting, process reviews, and program milestones; stay current with energetics processing and manufacturing industry trends.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians in process engineering fundamentals, safe handling of energetic materials, and manufacturing best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline with 7 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 5 years of experience OR 11 years of hands-on process and manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading process development and scale-up from early-stage feasibility through production qualification in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts through the development and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation aligned with production standards.
• Proven ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with measurable results in process improvement, yield, or throughput.
• Experience applying structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5-Why) to manufacturing nonconformances and process deviations.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process data to drive engineering decisions and support continuous improvement, even in low-volume or novel manufacturing environments.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous/energetic materials standards.

• Experience with energetic materials, solid rocket motor propellant chemistry, or other hazardous manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) with demonstrated application in automated production environments.

• 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 $115,000 – $140,000 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 well-being, growth, and success of our employees.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with premiums largely covered by the company
• Flexible gym memberships with nationwide options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%
• Company wellness programs and additional voluntary benefits
• 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.