Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Space & Defense
Voyager Technologies · Pueblo, CO
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $115k–$140k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Voyager Technologies (industrial) in Pueblo, CO.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Base pay
- $115k–$140k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $111k–$140k. This one lists $115k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 16 controls engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live controls postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- About 6% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $111k–$160k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 75%
- ✓ PLC 69%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
- Robotics 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Voyager Technologies in Pueblo
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- Manufacturing Engineer – Energetics · Manufacturing
Full description from Voyager TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO, seeks a Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to lead automation systems for rocket motor production. The role involves designing PLC control systems, collaborating with teams to enhance manufacturing processes, and mentoring junior engineers.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electrical engineering and hands-on automation, with strong communication skills. Competitive salary range is $115,000 – $140,000. Join us in shaping the future of defense technology!
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