Lead Propulsion Engineer — Cryogenic Systems (Flexible PTO)

Digitailor; California; On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and, etc

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a seasoned propulsion leader in California to drive rocket propulsion system development. You will mentor engineers, set technical direction across design, analysis, integration, and testing, and align projects with business goals.

Requirements include 10+ years in rocket propulsion with cryogenic experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of propulsion design, analysis, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar engineering degree.
• 10+ years of experience in rocket propulsion system development, 5+ years in cryogenic systems (Methane and LOX preferred).
• Experience coordinating a technical team of 3+ engineers on multi-year projects.
• Demonstrated decision making balancing quality, cost, and schedule across multi-subsystem projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion team in development of rocket propulsion systems.
• Provide technical direction across design, analysis, integration, test, and operations.
• Mentor propulsion engineers on performance and career development.
• Align technical plans with business goals and support proposals.
• Create work scopes, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with subsystems to meet project goals.
• Maintain responsibility for integrated main engine systems within flight vehicle architectures.
• Design and analyze cryogenic propulsion systems and components.
• Develop and review manufacturing drawings and component specifications.
• Develop and review test plans and conduct readiness reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GFSSP

ROCETS

RTE

RPA

Amesim

Thermal Desktop

SolidWorks

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

Job description

Voyager Technologies is seeking a seasoned propulsion leader in California to drive rocket propulsion system development. You will mentor engineers, set technical direction across design, analysis, integration, and testing, and align projects with business goals.

Requirements include 10+ years in rocket propulsion with cryogenic experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of propulsion design, analysis, and manufacturing.