Lead Propulsion Engineer

The role

This person will lead the propulsion team to develop cryogenic propulsion technologies. They will provide technical direction, mentor engineers, and design and analyze propulsion systems.

What you will do

• Lead the propulsion team in the development of new rocket propulsion systems
• Provide technical direction to propulsion engineers across all elements of the work scope
• Assure technical work aligns with company and team best practices
• Offer regular and consistent mentoring to propulsion engineers
• Work with the chief engineering office to align strategic technical plans with business development goals
• Create work scopes, labor and material cost estimates, and risk assessments
• Coordinate with lead engineers of other subsystems
• Maintain responsibility for all aspects of the integrated main engine systems
• Design and analyze cryogenic propulsion systems
• Develop and review test plans and execute tests

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar engineering degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion system development
• 5+ years in cryogenic systems
• Ability to coordinate a technical team of 3 or more engineers in a multi-year project
• Decision making with informed risk to balance quality, cost, and schedule
• Successful experience in a role requiring people leadership skills
• Experience in propulsion system design, analysis, manufacture, integration, and test
• Ability to take ownership of and prioritize tasks for a team supporting multiple projects
• Effective verbal and written communication

Nice to have

• Methane and LOX
• Knowledge of propulsion system cycles and performing system-level engine modeling
• Proficient in fluid/thermal software for rocket engine development (e.g. GFSSP, ROCETS, RTE, RPA) and for system level modeling (Amesim or Thermal Desktop)
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and lifecycle management tools
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred)
• Experience leveraging additive manufacturing in engine design
• Analytical/scientific programming (Python, C/C++, Matlab)
• Experience with advanced rocket engine designs and concepts, especially RDRE’s
• Experience with rocket turbopumps
• Experience in pressure vessel design, fabrication, requirements, and/or qualification testing

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

About the company

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