Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Pueblo, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The engineer leads test planning and design, defines instrumentation and facility configurations, investigates anomalies, and coordinates with systems engineers, program managers, customers, and government range authorities. The role also includes reviewing and approving test documentation, presenting technical findings, mentoring engineers, and supporting test readiness reviews. Some outdoor work is required, and the position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of direct rocket motor static fire test experience; or a master's degree with 3 years of such 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.
• Ability to work onsite at a rocket motor test facility; some outdoor work is required.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must be a U.S. person or eligible to obtain required export authorization.

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.
• Interface with systems engineers and program managers regarding 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).
• 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 locations nationwide, 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: Senior