Senior 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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About the Role
You will provide technical ownership across rocket motor development, qualification, and acceptance testing. You will lead test planning, investigate anomalies, approve test and safety documentation, communicate technical risks and findings, support customer reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of direct rocket motor static-fire test experience; a Master's degree with 3 years; or 9 years of experience instead of a degree
- Experience in solid rocket motor, liquid propulsion, or hybrid-system test engineering
- Experience with MIL-SPEC acceptance-test planning
- Working knowledge of motor performance modeling tools, ballistics codes, or CEA
- Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance
- 5 years of experience leading technical tasks or test campaigns
- Ability to work on-site at a rocket motor test facility and outdoors
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50 pounds
- U.S. person status or eligibility to obtain required export authorization
Responsibilities
- Lead test planning and design for motor development and qualification campaigns
- Define instrumentation requirements and facility configurations
- Lead anomaly investigations, root-cause analysis, failure-mode assessment, and corrective-action development
- Interface with systems engineers and program managers on test flow, schedules, and technical risk
- Review and approve test procedures, hazard analyses, and range-safety packages
- Present test results and findings to program leadership and customer representatives
- Mentor Level I and II engineers and conduct peer reviews
- Support customer and government range-authority reviews and test-readiness boards
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