Voyager Technologies
Senior Director, Launch Systems
$245K–$270K
Mojave, CA +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Mojave, CA
Mojave, California, United States - Experience
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense, or advanced manufacturing/test operations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance (requires US citizenship). Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
About the job
Leads day-to-day operations at Voyager’s Mojave site, overseeing propulsion and flight testing, manufacturing support, safety, and site performance.
What you'll do
- Own site execution across safety, schedule, cost, and quality for operations, facilities, and manufacturing support.
- Plan and lead test campaigns, including flight tests and GN&C technology testing, with program and engineering teams.
- Build and develop the site team, improve operational processes, and represent Voyager to customers and local stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance (requires US citizenship).
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense, or advanced manufacturing/test operations.
- Experience managing a manufacturing, propulsion test, or flight test facility with responsibility for safety, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.
Nice to have
- Experience with rocket propulsion testing, flight test operations, or range safety.
- Experience with ERP systems, labor tracking, KPIs, and operational performance measurement.
Pay
$245,000.00 - $270,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
ERP systems, KPIs
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