Chemical Engineer

Company: Estes Energetics
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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. Job Summary: Voyager is searching for a Chemical Engineer to join our innovative, dynamic, and agile team at our Colorado research and development facility near Colorado Springs. In this role, you'll help develop new chemical manufacturing processes and support scale-up efforts aligned with our mission to reshore defense-critical domestic manufacturing. This is a hands-on role that works closely with experienced engineers and skilled technicians to take systems from concept to test to operation. Practical experience with chemical and manufacturing equipment is strongly preferred. Responsibilities: * Support the engineering team in developing technical solutions supporting the establishment of a new chemical manufacturing facility. * Design, build, test, and help commission chemical process equipment. * Translate process requirements into equipment specifications; support vendor identification, procurement, and factory/site acceptance in instances where existing industrial equipment meets schedule, cost, and performance requirements. * Develop unique solutions from first principles in instances where existing industrial equipment does not meet requirements, working with our skilled technician team to bring systems from the drawing board into reality. * Identify, communicate, and track engineering risks and mitigations; identify engineering opportunities and help implement improvements. * Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and presentation channels; explain technical concepts in simple terms to non-technical audiences. * Contribute to safe execution of projects on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. * 1 years of hands-on chemical engineering experience (internships qualify). Preferred Qualifications: Process & Manufacturing: * Experience in a manufacturing environment (especially chemical manufacturing). * Experience taking a process through design, testing, iteration, and scale-up. * Working knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and common unit operations employed in chemical manufacturing. * Experience with electrochemistry, evaporation, crystallization, dewatering, drying, and/or packaging operations. Controls & Tools: * Exposure to industrial automation (instrumentation, PLCs, communication). * Experience with process modeling (Aspen, ChemCAD, MATLAB, or custom tools). * Experience with CAD (especially SolidWorks). Hands-on: * Basic chemical laboratory experience (synthetic or analytical chemistry). * Construction or fabrication experience (professional or personal). Working Style: * Self-starter with a track record of taking initiative and ownership. * Team player with a track record of developing solutions collaboratively. 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. * Unlimited 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. * 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build 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. * Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses. Requirements include: * * Must be at least 21 years of age * * Ability to pass State and Federal background checks * * Ability to obtain and maintain applicable State and Federal explosives licenses When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 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. 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. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 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. The pay range for this role is: 70,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Pueblo, CO) PI226bac6682b1-29400-39933192

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