--- title: 'Industrial Maintenance Technician at Voyager Technologies, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/industrial-maintenance-technician-voyager-technologies-inc-minden-zaakaze65hv6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Industrial Maintenance Technician at Voyager Technologies, Inc. - **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Minden, LA - **Posted:** 2026-08-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4348550009 ## 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 Industrial Maintenance Technician will be located onsite in Minden, LA and reports to Maintenance Supervisor. This role is needed for the Department of Defense and OSHA regulated energetic materials and explosives manufacturing operation supporting defense and aerospace customers and is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. In this role, the essential functions are: - Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of primarily mechanical systems, including rotating equipment, gearboxes, pumps, and production machinery - Diagnose and repair electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, VFDs, and field wiring, supporting safe and reliable equipment operation - Support basic controls and PLC troubleshooting with guidance, including identifying faults, assisting with I/O checks, and coordinating with external controls resources - Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities generated from the our maintenance system, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime - Install, align, and commission new equipment and components, ensuring proper mechanical integrity and integration with existing systems - Maintain and repair facility utilities and infrastructure, including compressed air, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, and general building systems - Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, material-handling protocols, and PPE requirements in a high-hazard environment - Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues in real time, including working on equipment during active operations when required 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. - High school diploma with 7+ years of direct experience in industrial maintenance - Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, including rotating equipment, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic and production machinery - Working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, VFDs, and ability to run conduit and wiring - Basic understanding of PLCs and control systems, including ability to assist with troubleshooting, Input/Output checks, and work with external controls support - Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals - Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance and maintaining accurate maintenance records - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced, high-hazard manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications (not required): - Experience in energetic materials, or other high-hazard manufacturing environments (e.g., chemical or refining) - Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley or Siemens) Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements: - Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds - Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment - Ability to work in a high-hazard explosive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives - Ability to wear required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing and other safety equipment, and comply with site-specific requirements such as end-of-day showering - Ability to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses - 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 hourly range for this role is $34.00 - $39.00 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. - Unlimited 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. ## 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. 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