Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

The role

The Senior Propulsion Test Engineer provides technical ownership for solid and liquid rocket motor programs. This includes development, qualification, and acceptance test phases, anomaly leadership, and program-level interface.

What you will do

• Lead test planning and design for motor development and qualification campaigns
• Define instrumentation requirements and facility configurations
• Own anomaly investigation activities including root cause analysis and failure mode assessment
• Interface with systems engineers and program managers on test flow, schedule, and technical risk
• Review and approve test procedures, hazard analyses, and range safety packages
• Present test results and technical findings to program leadership and customer representatives
• Mentor Level I and II engineers
• Conduct technical peer reviews of test plans and reports
• Support customer and government range authority reviews and test readiness board presentations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of direct rocket motor static fire test experience OR Master's degree with 3 years OR 9 years of experience in lieu of
• Demonstrated experience in solid rocket motor, liquid propulsion, or hybrid system test engineering
• Experience with MIL-SPEC acceptance test planning (e.g., MIL-DTL-23641 or comparable standard)
• Strong working knowledge of motor performance modeling tools such as 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 of increasing scope and complexity
• Must be able to work on-site at a rocket motor test facility
• Some outdoor work required
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience supporting DoD or NASA program test readiness reviews or formal acceptance testing

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 for human progress and national security.