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, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the 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 Executive Vice President, Operations for Space, Defense, National Security is responsible for scaling end-to-end operations to deliver products efficiently, on time, and in alignment with company growth objectives. The position reports to the President, Space, Defense National Security and is based in the Long Beach, CA OR Denver Metro Area, CO area.

This role is onsite. In this role, the essential functions are: Lead and scale core operational functions including production, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, safety, and enterprise systems. Drive operational execution to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of products, aligning production output with company growth objectives and customer commitments.

Develop and implement operational strategies, processes, and infrastructure to support rapid scaling, including expansion into new facilities and production capacity.

Requirements

Establish and track key performance across segment-level operations, ensuring visibility into performance, cost control, and continuous improvement. Ensure seamless integration of pertinent enterprise systems within but not limited to manufacturing, supply chain, and other functions to enable accurate planning, forecasting, and execution. Partner closely with engineering and program management teams to align production plans with product development, schedules, and delivery milestones.

Lead operational budgeting, cost management, and forecasting in collaboration with finance to ensure adherence to financial targets.

, drive implementation and continuous improvement of policies and standards. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team across operations, including workforce planning, hiring, training, and organizational design for this business segment. Support executive leadership on strategic initiatives, including major program bids, partnerships, and customer engagements when necessary.

Interface with customers, partners, and external stakeholders, including participation in reviews, audits, and operational briefings. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement across the operations organization.

Qualifications

and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or a related field.

15+ years of progressive leadership in aerospace, defense, or a comparable high-reliability manufacturing environment.