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# Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V) at Voyager Technologies, Inc.

- **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Folsom, CA
- **Compensation:** $157k–$218k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4470919009

## Job description

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 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 Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V) for solid rocket motor (SRM) and aerospace propulsion programs is responsible for the concept, design, engineering, fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment used in the manufacturing of solid rocket motors specifically energetic operations.

The position reports to the Special Tooling Group Manager and is part of Strategic Systems Operations based in Folsom, CA. This role is onsite or hybrid based in Folsom, CA; Reno, NV

In this role, the essential functions are:

- Manage assigned tooling projects by coordinating all design and fabrication activities to meet the program cost and schedule requirements. Travel to suppliers to support them as needed during fabrication and inspection.
- Work alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. Work with internal customers to define tooling and equipment needed for new and existing programs
- Develop tooling concepts, creating/reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements while ensuring tool designs meet environmental, health and safety requirements.  Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.
- Deliver and maintain detailed tooling design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes. Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function. Perform stress analysis to ensure that tools are mechanically sound and safe.
- Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability. Support operations and process engineering in the use of all tooling.
- Support continuous improvement activities.
- Assist in the selection and implementation of PDM/PLM systems to ensure manufacturing consistency.
- Assist in implementation of an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and/or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and/or EAM (Enterprise Asset Management).
- Assist in the development of standardized tooling documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices across the organization. Mentor junior designers and peers in their design efforts.

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.

- Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of tool design/engineering experience with emphasis in solid rocket live operations.
- Must have working knowledge of casting, curing, and cutting operations in processing solid propellant both tooling and equipment.
- Must have experience in the tool design of cast cores; cast distribution; stripping of cast cores; cutting/trimming of propellant both attended and remote; fixtures/stands used in propellant environments; lifting, handling and transport of loaded motors.
- Proficiency with CAD software for mechanical design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles
- Experience with Finite Element analysis practices
- Demonstrated ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection.
- Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis.
- Experience in tooling configuration management and change-control processes.
- Previous use of a MES or EAM/CMMS system to manage tool fabrication and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs.
- Experience with SRM motor case, nozzle, or divert/attitude control systems tool design is desirable.
- Previous experience in designing tools for automation.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

- Travel up to 15%, including the possibility of overnights within (the US) to support program needs and supplier visits.
- Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required); active Secret clearance preferred.
- Ensure your recruiter knows the clearance needed and TA will add the required verbiage such as ITAR

The good faith base salary range for this role is $157,000 to $218,300 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 company match of up to 4% to help you build 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.

California pay range $157,000—$218,000 USD

Nevada pay range $157,000—$218,000 USD

## About Voyager Technologies, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Voyager Technologies delivers mission-critical defense and space systems, from precision propulsion and spectrum dominance to orbital infrastructure, protecting national security and extending humanity’s presence from low-Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: VOYG)
- **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (built through aggressive acquisition since 2019)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, National Security, Space Infrastructure, Propulsion & Energetics
- Target customers: U.S. and allied government agencies (DoD, NASA, national security), defense primes, civil and commercial space operators, academia
- Mission statement: "Building mission-ready systems that protect today and make tomorrow possible." Vision: "Powering the next era of national strength and human space presence."

## Products & Services
- **Strategic Systems**: End-to-end domestic propulsion and energetics, including the only U.S. supply of black powder; breakthrough controllable solid-fuel propulsion for hypersonic missiles; electric propulsion for satellite constellations.
- **Spectrum Dominance**: Advanced signals intelligence, automatic target recognition, SAR synthetic data generation, 3D ISAR and GEOINT data labeling, and AI-driven real-time actionable intelligence for national security agencies.
- **Mission Management**: Station-agnostic access to space for all sectors, including the Bishop Airlock — the first permanent, commercially owned module on the ISS, offering 5x more capacity than government airlocks.
- **Science & Space Exploration**: Space-grade power systems, structural health monitoring, Clear Dust-Repellent Coating (already on the Moon), expandable habitat technology via Max Space partnership for lunar and deep-space operations.
- **Advanced Electronics & Space Technologies**: Radiation-hardened, flight-proven systems including precision guidance, navigation and control, rendezvous and proximity operations, non-GPS PNT, communications, and C2 systems.
- **Starlab**: A U.S.-led joint venture commercial space station to succeed the ISS and maintain permanent human presence in low-Earth orbit.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Post-IPO equity of $302.5M (June 2025); total funding of $1.17B (debt and equity combined)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $144.2M; Total Funding of $1.17B
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: JP Morgan (led $200M debt financing, July 2025); partners include NASA, Max Space, and multiple defense primes
- **Growth Signals**: 37.0% YoY headcount growth (375 employees, +165 people); 86 active job postings (405.9% YoY increase in postings); IPO in June 2025; 12 companies acquired since 2019, including Estes Energetics, Nanoracks, ZIN Technologies, Latent AI, Valley Tech Systems, and LEOcloud

## Competitive Advantages
- **Only U.S. provider of black powder** and domestic end-to-end propulsion/energetics, creating a critical supply chain moat for national security.
- **Vertically integrated through acquisition** — from raw materials to fielded systems, covering propulsion, electronics, space stations, and AI/spectrum solutions under one roof.
- **First-mover in commercial ISS infrastructure** (Bishop Airlock) and a leading contender for the post-ISS commercial station (Starlab).
- **Breakthrough controllable solid-fuel propulsion** for hypersonics and precision missile steering — a rare and strategically vital capability.
- **Radiation-hardened, flight-proven systems** trusted by U.S. and international space programs for the most demanding missions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand defense and space dominance**: Continue integrating acquired companies to deliver end-to-end solutions from ground to orbit.
- **Commercialize low-Earth orbit**: Starlab space station is a major priority to transition microgravity research and human presence to the commercial era.
- **Deepen propulsion capabilities**: Leverage Estes Energetics and Valley Tech Systems to address DoD supply chain gaps and advance hypersonic and electric propulsion.
- **AI and spectrum warfare**: Integrate Latent AI and EMSI capabilities to enhance real-time intelligence and spectrum dominance offerings.
- **Lunar and deep-space infrastructure**: Build on Moon-proven coatings and expandable habitats for Artemis-age missions.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Described as "high-stakes" with a focus on "integrity, grit, and long-term strategy" — employees work on urgent national security and space exploration challenges.
- **Rapid growth trajectory**: 37% headcount growth YoY, recent IPO, and a clear path to becoming a major defense-space prime — offering career acceleration and impact.
- **Culture values**: "Breaking Barriers," "Launching Forward," "Reaching for the Stars" — emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and disruptive innovation.
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Life/AD&D/Disability/Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- **Work environment**: Multiple locations (US, Italy, UAE, UK, Pakistan, Netherlands); ITAR restrictions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for many roles.
- **Engineering culture**: Heavy technical staffing (168 in technical roles, 27% of workforce); strong talent pipeline from Aerojet Rocketdyne, Northrop Grumman, Anduril, Blue Origin, and SpaceX.
- **Internship program**: Active internship postings with a focus on growing the "NextGen workforce for tomorrow’s missions."

## Sources
1. [Voyager Technologies Homepage](https://voyagertechnologies.com/)
2. [Voyager Technologies Company Story](https://voyagertechnologies.com/company/)
3. [Voyager Technologies Investor Relations](https://investors.voyagertechnologies.com/overview/default.aspx)
4. [Voyager Technologies Careers Page](https://voyagertechnologies.com/company/join-us/)
5. [Voyager Technologies LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/voyagertechnologies-inc)

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