Principal Propulsion Test Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Pueblo, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Propulsion Test Engineer for Propulsion Systems leads multi-engineer test teams, owns technical direction for major motor programs or test facility operations, and drives organization-wide improvements to test strategy, processes, and safety governance. The position is part of Propulsion Test & Evaluation and reports to the Director of Propulsion Test & Evaluation. It is based onsite in Pueblo, Colorado.

The role involves directing teams of 3–8 propulsion test engineers, overseeing test strategy and resources for key program milestones and qualification events, and representing test engineering in program and customer forums. The engineer establishes and improves test procedures, data standards, and safety frameworks; leads investigations of anomalous events; contributes to facility capability roadmaps and investment planning; and supports proposals and business development. The position is an approving authority for test procedures, safety packages, and post-test technical reports.

The work is primarily in an office and test facility environment, with periodic travel to customer sites or partner facilities of up to 15%. The role requires access to information protected by U.S. export control laws; applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 10 years of progressive rocket motor static fire test experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 8 years of experience, or 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior technical lead, team lead, or supervisory experience in a propulsion or test engineering environment.
• 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 export authorization required for access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of 3–8 propulsion test engineers across one or more active motor programs, managing workload, development, and technical quality.
• Own test strategy, resource allocation, and schedules 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 multidisciplinary investigations into anomalous test events and drive timely, technically rigorous findings.
• Contribute to test facility capability roadmaps and capital investment planning for new motor classes or enhanced instrumentation.
• Support proposal development and business development activities with technical content and level-of-effort estimates.
• Approve test procedures, safety packages, and post-test technical reports.

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, plus free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal