Principal Propulsion Test Engineer

The role

The Principal Propulsion Test Engineer leads multi-engineer test teams and owns the technical direction for major motor programs or test facility operations. This role drives improvements to test strategy, process, and safety governance.

What you will do

• Direct a team of 3–8 propulsion test engineers across one or more active motor programs
• Own the overall test strategy, resource allocation, and schedule for key program milestones and qualification events
• Represent test engineering in integrated product teams, program reviews, and customer or government authority briefings
• Establish, review, and continuously improve facility test procedures, data standards, and safety governance frameworks
• Lead multi-discipline investigations for anomalous test events
• Contribute to test facility capability roadmaps and capital investment planning
• Support proposal development and business development activities
• Serve as the approving authority for test procedures, safety packages, and post-test technical reports

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 10 years of progressive rocket motor static fire test experience OR Master's degree with 8 years OR 14 years of experience in l
• Prior technical lead, team lead, or supervisory role in a propulsion or test engineering environment
• Breadth of experience across at least two motor classes (solid, liquid, hybrid, or gas generator)
• Demonstrated ability to manage test resources against program schedule and cost constraints
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition standards, range safety regulations, and Acceptance Test Requirements (ATR) processes
• Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance
• 10 years of experience leading projects or programs of increasing scope and responsibility
• 3 years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams of 3 or more
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 25 pounds
• Must be a U.S. person or eligible to obtain the required export authorization

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with DoD program milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and formal qualification test planning
• TS/SCI eligibility

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance
• Applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorization

About the company

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions from ground to space.