Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Pueblo, CO, CO

6d • $102,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Propulsion Test Engineer for Propulsion Systems provides technical ownership across development, qualification, and acceptance testing for solid and liquid rocket motor programs. The role includes leading anomaly investigations and coordinating with program-level stakeholders. It is part of Propulsion Test & Evaluation and is based onsite at a rocket motor test facility in Pueblo, Colorado. The position reports to the Propulsion Test Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and 5 years of direct rocket motor static fire test experience; alternatively, a master's degree and 3 years of experience, 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, such as MIL-DTL-23641 or a 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 onsite at a rocket motor test facility; some outdoor work is required.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. person or eligible to obtain required export authorization 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 supporting DoD or NASA program test readiness reviews or formal acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and design for motor development and qualification campaigns, including defining instrumentation requirements and facility configurations.
• Own anomaly investigations, including root cause analysis, failure mode assessment, and corrective action development.
• Coordinate 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 and conduct technical peer reviews of test plans and reports.
• Support customer and government range authority reviews and test readiness board presentations.

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families; the company covers a significant portion of premiums, and many benefits are paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with more than 12,700 nationwide options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Competitive total compensation package and the opportunity to work with a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

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