Propulsion Test 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 independently plan, execute, and document static fire tests for solid and liquid rocket motors. You will prepare test procedures and hazard analyses, configure instrumentation and data-acquisition systems, conduct tests, analyze performance data and anomalies, coordinate test schedules, and write post-test reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of rocket motor or propulsion test engineering experience; a Master's degree with no experience; or 6 years of experience instead of a degree
- Hands-on experience with National Instruments, Dewetron, or equivalent data-acquisition systems
- Working knowledge of NFPA 1127 or equivalent range-safety standards
- Understanding of combustion chemistry and solid or liquid rocket internal ballistics
- Ability to obtain and maintain required facility security clearance
- Ability to work on-site at a rocket motor test facility and outdoors
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50 pounds
- Eligibility to obtain required export authorization
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and execute test procedures and hazard analyses for motor static-fire campaigns
- Configure and calibrate load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, and high-speed data-acquisition systems
- Serve as test conductor for solid and liquid rocket motor tests
- Analyze thrust-time curves, specific impulse, burn uniformity, and anomalies
- Coordinate test objectives and schedules with propulsion design and manufacturing teams
- Author post-test reports with findings, data summaries, and corrective-action recommendations
Benefits
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
- Flexible gym memberships and free on-demand workout videos
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
- Wellness programs
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources