Lead Propulsion Engineer
Public U.S. defense and space technology company providing mission-critical propulsion, electronics, mission-management, spectrum-intelligence, and lunar-space systems.
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About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies operates across national security and space infrastructure, including propulsion and energetics, spacecraft guidance and communications, orbital and lunar systems, mission operations, and AI-enabled spectrum intelligence. Its enterprise includes lunar robotic-mobility capability through the July 2026 acquisition of Astrobotic.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will lead propulsion engineers developing cryogenic rocket propulsion systems. You will provide technical direction across design, analysis, integration, testing, manufacturing, and operations; develop engine hardware and fluid-thermal models; coordinate subsystem integration; manage technical risks and estimates; and mentor engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar engineering
- 10+ years of rocket propulsion system development experience
- 5+ years of cryogenic systems experience
- Experience leading a technical team of at least three engineers on a multi-year project
- People leadership experience
- Experience in propulsion design, analysis, manufacture, integration, and testing
- Ability to prioritize work across multiple projects
- Verbal and written technical communication skills
- U.S. Person status and eligibility for required export authorizations
Responsibilities
- Lead the propulsion team in developing rocket propulsion systems
- Provide technical direction across propulsion design, analysis, integration, testing, and operations
- Align technical work with established practices and processes
- Mentor propulsion engineers on performance and career development
- Support technical plans and proposal creation
- Create work scopes, cost estimates, and risk assessments
- Coordinate propulsion work with other subsystem leads
- Maintain responsibility for integrated main engine systems
- Design and analyze cryogenic propulsion systems and combustion devices
- Create and review fluid-thermal models, hardware drawings, and component specifications
- Develop manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test instructions
- Develop test plans and lead readiness, safety, and system tests
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Gym membership options and on-demand workout videos
- 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Wellness programs
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources