Energetics Technician I

About the role

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Energetics Technician I to support energetic production efforts, assembly, and testing of energetic materials and propulsion components. This role is located in Penrose, CO and Pueblo, CO.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process energetic components and rocket hardware per work instructions and travelers.
• Operate and maintain standard production and mixing equipment under supervision.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and explosive ordnance handling protocols.
• Record production data, inspection results, and material traceability information in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures.
• Perform visual inspections and basic measurements using calipers, scales, and gauges to ensure part conformance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas, including housekeeping within classified or controlled spaces.
• Support preventive maintenance tasks and calibration checks on production equipment.
• Report irregularities, safety incidents, or nonconforming conditions promptly to supervision.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing documentation (e.g., work orders, drawings, travelers).
• Ability to follow written instructions, especially in controlled or explosive environments.
• Attention to detail and disciplined adherence to safety procedures.
• Basic computer and data entry proficiency (Word, Excel, or ERP system).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or energetics preferred.
• Completion of DoD Explosives Safety or equivalent in-house safety training within first 1 month.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including:
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Pass State and Federal background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and six sigma methodologies.

Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment.
• Work in a high-hazard explosive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives.
• Wear required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing and other safety equipment, and comply with site-specific requirements such as end-of-day showering.
• Obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses.

Pay

The good faith hourly range for this role is $27.00 – $27.00 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.