Production Technology Development Engineering Manager

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 Production Technology Development Engineering Manager will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO and reports to the Director of Operations. This role leads Voyager Energetics’ Production Technology Development (PTD) engineering function — the group responsible for building the intelligent, automated, and data-driven systems that power solid rocket motor and energetic materials production. The PTD Manager owns the full stack of production-enabling technology: AI-driven manufacturing systems, mechatronics design and integration, automation and controls architecture, production software and programming, and the production databases that tie it all together. This is a builder’s role at the intersection of software, hardware, and manufacturing — the right person brings deep technical credibility across multiple PTD disciplines, the leadership range to grow and direct a multidisciplinary engineering team, and the drive to turn cutting-edge technology into reliable, scalable production capability for the nation’s most critical defense programs. With 8+ years of hands-on experience spanning manufacturing technology, automation, and production systems — and a clear vision for what AI-enabled manufacturing looks like in practice — this player-coach role demands both technical depth and the organizational ability to build what doesn’t yet exist. In this role, the essential functions are: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers spanning AI manufacturing systems, mechatronics, automation and controls, production software, and production database development — establishing clear technical direction, driving accountability, and building a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous innovation. Own the development and deployment of AI-driven manufacturing systems and mechatronics solutions — including machine vision inspection, predictive process control, anomaly detection, adaptive manufacturing algorithms, and integrated mechanical/electrical/software production equipment — that improve quality, yield, safety, and throughput across solid rocket motor and energetic materials production lines. Oversee automation and controls engineering and production software development — spanning PLC programming, robotic cell integration, HMI/SCADA systems, manufacturing execution logic, process control applications, and equipment interfaces — ensuring all systems are robust, production-ready, and compliant with NEC, UL508A, and C1D1/C2D1 requirements. Own production database architecture and the broader data infrastructure that captures, stores, and surfaces process data, traceability records, quality metrics, and operational KPIs — enabling real-time decision-making and continuous improvement across production operations. Translate program and production requirements into PTD technology development roadmaps — managing the group’s project portfolio, collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Compliance, and ensuring PTD systems are delivered on schedule, within budget, and supportable at production scale. 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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline with 8 years of experience in manufacturing technology, automation and controls, production software, or a related field OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with 6 years of experience OR 15 years of hands-on production technology and engineering experience in lieu of a degree. Minimum 3 years of experience leading and developing engineering teams, with demonstrated ability to set technical direction, build team structure, drive accountability, and grow engineers across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience across two or more PTD disciplines — AI/machine learning in a manufacturing context, mechatronics system design and integration, industrial automation and controls (PLC, robotics, HMI/SCADA), production software development, or production database and data infrastructure — with sufficient depth across the remaining disciplines to provide effective technical leadership of the full group. Experience leading production software or database development efforts, with proficiency in one or more relevant languages or platforms (e.g., Python, C/C++, C#, structured text, SQL) and an understanding of software development lifecycle practices in an industrial or manufacturing context. Demonstrated commitment to safety culture, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to