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
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will design, integrate, test, and operate propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers. You will size propulsion components, perform fluid-thermal trade studies, create component specifications, support procurement and cleanroom assembly, assist test operations, and train for real-time mission operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or similar engineering with two years of experience, or a master's degree with related experience.
- Experience in propulsion-system component design, specification, analysis, manufacture, integration, or test.
- Understanding of thermal-fluid engineering fundamentals.
- Experience using system-level fluid and thermal modeling tools.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- ITAR access required.
- Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, integration, testing, and operation of propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers.
- Size propulsion-system tanks, valves, instrumentation, engines, and pressurization systems.
- Perform trade studies using propulsion fluid-thermal models.
- Create component specifications for vendor interactions and procurement.
- Support spacecraft assembly in the cleanroom.
- Support propulsion-component testing operations.
- Train in mission operations procedures and provide real-time mission operations support.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Gym memberships
- 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Wellness programs
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania