Aerospace Propulsion Test Systems Engineer III

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Reno Junction (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer III – Test to lead rocket motor test campaigns, integrate propulsion and control systems, and develop detailed test plans. This role reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and can be based in Reno, NV or Folsom, CA.

You will analyze data, support TRRs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to HWIL/SWIL verification, DAQ setup, and instrumentation calibration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
• Four to Seven years of progressive experience in aerospace/defense test engineering.
• Hands-on experience with rocket motor integration, subsystem verification, and hot-fire test campaigns.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD, test safety and propulsion qualification/acceptance test standards and practices.
• Experience with HWIL and SWIL environments for propulsion and control system verification.
• Strong background in test software development and automation and involvement in software and hardware integration activities, including troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Proficiency in instrumentation and data acquisition (DAQ) systems, including setup, calibration, wiring and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of serial communication protocols, including RS-422, RS-485, and CAN.
• Programming experience in C/C++, MATLAB, Python and Simulink.
• Ability to analyze large propulsion test data sets and generate meaningful conclusions.
• Proven record of executing complex test operations with minimal supervision and the ability to lead small test teams; may act as a technical lead for subsystem or small-scale rocket motor test campaigns.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for test reports, TRRs, PDRs and CDRs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures and requirements for rocket motor testing and subsystem verification.
• Lead integration and checkout of propulsion, avionics, and control systems in support of rocket motor test campaigns.
• Plan and coordinate all pre-test activities, including instrumentation wiring, sensor calibration, control system verification, and DAQ integration.
• Ensure test facilities and support equipment are properly configured for hot-fire testing.
• Support and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) to ensure compliance with program and safety requirements.
• Analyze test data, document findings, and provide technical recommendations for anomaly resolution and system improvements.
• Support test software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and software-in-the-loop (SWIL) to enable rocket motor verification.

Skills

Rocket motor testing

Data acquisition (DAQ)

HWIL/SWIL environments

C/C++ programming

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

Test planning

Automation

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Systems/Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

Instrumentation

Serial communications (RS-422/RS-485/CAN)

HWIL

SWIL

Job description

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer III – Test to lead rocket motor test campaigns, integrate propulsion and control systems, and develop detailed test plans. This role reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and can be based in Reno, NV or Folsom, CA.

You will analyze data, support TRRs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to HWIL/SWIL verification, DAQ setup, and instrumentation calibration.