Commissioning 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 Commissioning Engineer will be located onsite in Pueblo, CO, and reports to the Mission Infrastructure Engineering Manager. This role supports the commissioning lifecycle for Voyager Energetics — contributing to planning, testing, documentation, and operational handoff across facility and infrastructure projects — working closely with senior engineers, contractors, and cross-functional teams. With 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, systems verification, or a closely related field, this individual brings a strong technical foundation, a detail-oriented mindset, and the drive to take on increasing ownership in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment — with a clear growth path toward greater technical leadership within the MIE group.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Support the commissioning lifecycle across facility and infrastructure projects — contributing to commissioning plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria under the direction of senior engineers, and building familiarity with the full process from design review through functional verification and operational handoff.
• Participate in design and construction phase reviews — working alongside Facility Design Engineers, Process Engineers, Automation & Controls Engineers, Safety, and Compliance teams to understand commissioning requirements and flag potential installation or operational issues early.
• Maintain active presence on the construction site during the build phase — supporting the general contractor, subcontractors, and Project Engineers in witnessing critical installations, verifying that equipment and systems are installed per design and specification, and contributing to punch list generation and tracking through to mechanical completion.
• Support pre-functional and functional testing across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, utility, and process control systems — assisting in executing test protocols, documenting results, and tracking deficiencies through to closure.
• Engage hands-on throughout all phases of commissioning — working directly alongside contractors, subcontractors, technicians, controls engineers, and vendor representatives to troubleshoot issues as they arise and support collaborative solutions that keep the project moving without compromising safety or quality.
• Assist in maintaining commissioning documentation — including test records, punch list logs, deficiency reports, and as-commissioned facility records — and support operational handoff by contributing to training materials and system verification packages for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all MIE disciplines and project stakeholders throughout the commissioning process — building technical knowledge in systems verification, hazardous facility commissioning, and regulatory requirements, with a clear growth path toward greater ownership and independent leadership of commissioning scopes.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 3 years of experience in commissioning, systems verification, construction, or a related field OR 7 years of hands-on experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience participating in or supporting commissioning, startup, or systems testing activities in an industrial, construction, or manufacturing environment — including familiarity with pre-functional and functional testing processes.
• Working knowledge of construction documentation and field verification practices — including the ability to read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and contractor submittals.
• Experience supporting punch list generation, tracking, and closure in a construction or systems commissioning context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear field documentation, test records, and deficiency reports.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage concurrent tasks and deliverables across active projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and the ability to operate within rigorous regulatory environments including OSHA, ITAR, and hazardous or energetic materials standards.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a contributing team member in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning energetic materials facilities, solid rocket motor production environments, or other hazardous manufacturing environments subject to ATF, DoD, or equivalent regulatory oversight.
• Familiarity with process control systems, PLC/SCADA commissioning, and integration testing of automated manufacturing or test equipment.

Travel, Physical and Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 15%, including the possibility of overnights within the continental United States.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds. Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment; use of personal protective equipment required.
• 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 salary range for this role is $85,000 – $110,000 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.  

• 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 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting 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.  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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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. 

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