Propulsion Engineer

We Love AI Jobs; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to design, build, test, and operate propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers. You will size components, perform trade studies with fluid-thermal models, and support assembly and real-time mission operations.

The role reports to the Propulsion and Thermal Systems Manager within the Engineering Department in Pittsburgh, PA. Required is a Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of experience, or a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with 2 years of experience, or a Master’s Degree with related experience.
• Experience in propulsion system component design, specification, analysis, manufacture, integration, and/or test.
• Proficient understanding of thermal-fluid engineering fundamentals.
• Familiar with fluid/thermal design and analysis using system-level modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, and support operation of spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Size propulsion components and use fluid-thermal models to inform design decisions.
• Support spacecraft assembly, component testing, and real-time mission operations.

Skills

Propulsion design & analysis

Thermal-fluid engineering

Python

C/C++

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GFSSP

Amesim

Thermal Desktop

Ansys Fluent

Job description

# Propulsion EngineerPittsburgh Robotics NetworkPittsburgh, PAFull-timeUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis Propulsion Engineer helps design, integrate, test, and operate propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers. The role combines component sizing and fluid-thermal analysis with hands-on assembly, testing, and mission operations support.* Permanent* On-site* 2 years with a bachelor’s degree, or related experience with* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or s### Skills and expertisePropulsion system design and analysisThermal-fluid engineeringGFSSPAmesimThermal DesktopPythonC/C++Ansys FLUENT### Key responsibilities* Design, integrate, test, and support operation of spacecraft propulsion systems.* Size propulsion components and use fluid-thermal models to inform design decisions.* Support spacecraft assembly, component testing, and real-time mission operations.## How this job comparesCompared with 140 open junior engineering jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job does not publish its pay. The 60 open junior engineering jobs that publish US pay start at $111K a year on average.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 140 open junior engineering jobs at 70 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 11 of the 140 junior engineering jobs (8%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The work involves spacecraft propulsion engineering and thermal-fluid analysis, not AI models, tools, or products.## Full descriptionVoyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.Forge the Future: Join Voyager TechnologiesThe future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.The Propulsion Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems will be a critical member of the team responsible for designing, building, testing, and operating propulsion systems for spacecraft including lunar landers.The position reports to the Propulsion and Thermal Systems Manager within the Engineering Department in Pittsburgh, PA.Job Responsibilities:• Support the engineering team in the design, integration, testing, and operation of propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers• Size components of propulsion systems including tanks, valves, instrumentation, engines, and pressurization systems• Perform trade studies using propulsion system fluid-thermal models to inform design and operations• Create component specifications to guide vendor interactions and support procurement• Provide support during spacecraft assembly in the cleanroom• Support testing operations for propulsion system components• Train in mission operations procedures and provide real time mission operations supportRequired Skills & Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with 2 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree with related experience• Experience in propulsion system component design, specification, analysis, manufacture, integration, and/or test• Proficient understanding of thermal-fluid engineering fundamentals with the ability to create or apply tools to guide hardware design and performance prediction• Familiar with fluid/thermal design and analysis using system level modeling tools (GFSSP, Amesim, Thermal Desktop or similar)• Demonstrate a desire to learn, take direction from a senior engineer, pursue results independently, and engage in constructively challenging discussions to drive technical rigor• Effective verbal and written communication, including reports and technical presentationsDesired Skills & Qualifications:• Experience with hypergolic propulsion systems• Knowledge of propulsion system architecture, best practices, components, and suppliers• Proficient in code typically used for analytical/scientific programming (such as Python, C/C++, Matlab, Fortran)• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (specifically Ansys FLUENT or CFX)• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and lifecycle management tools• Experience with taking a concept from initial idea to final product• Experience with space and / or lunar systems, environments, and design considerations• Familiarity with propulsion system and spacecraft cleanliness standardsTravel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements: