Chemical Engineer

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 Chemical Engineer for Voyager Technologies is responsible for supporting the establishment of a new chemical manufacturing facility by specifying, procuring, designing, building, testing, and commissioning chemical process equipment. The position reports to the Chief Engineer and is part of the Chemicals and Explosives Team. This is an on-site role based in Penrose, CO, with a shift to Pueblo, CO, expected within the next year. In this role, the essential functions are: Translating lab data into process requirements and equipment specifications Procuring existing industrial equipment where it meets cost, schedule, and performance requirements Developing and building first-principles solutions alongside the technician team, where existing equipment does not meet the above requirements Testing, refining, and commissioning equipment to bring systems into operation Contributing to the safe development and operation of equipment Identifying, communicating, and tracking engineering risks and mitigations Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline OR 4+ years of experience in chemical engineering in lieu of a degree Experience taking a process through design, testing, iteration, and scale-up Experience executing a project on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards Working knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics Working knowledge of common unit operations employed in chemical manufacturing Ability to communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation channels while explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of chemical engineering experience (with a bachelor’s degree in engineering) or 6 years of chemical engineering experience (in lieu of a degree) Experience with one or more of the follo...