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Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Voyager Space seeks a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to provide technical ownership across development, qualification, and acceptance test phases for solid and liquid rocket motor programs. You will report to the Propulsion Test Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer as part of the Propulsion Test & Evaluation team, based onsite in Pueblo, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and design for motor development and qualification campaigns, defining instrumentation requirements and facility configurations.
• Own anomaly investigation activities including root cause analysis, failure mode assessment, and corrective action development.
• 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 directly to program leadership and customer representatives.
• Mentor Level I and II engineers and 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 a degree.
• 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.
• 5 years of experience leading technical tasks or test campaigns of increasing scope and complexity.
• Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical and Work Requirements

• Must work onsite at a rocket motor test facility with some outdoor work required.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $102,000-$128,000 USD. Actual placement within range depends on experience, skills, and location. Range reflects base salary only and excludes benefits or bonus/incentive.

Voyager offers competitive total compensation including:

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-covered premiums
• Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ locations nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources