Propulsion Engineer II — Rocket Propulsion & Testing

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical coverage

Gym membership

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Mojave, CA, is seeking engineers to advance propulsion systems for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles. You will work on design, analysis, fabrication, and testing across the propulsion team with coordination to the Pittsburgh office.

The role requires building solid models, performing trade studies, and developing test plans. Strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering and propulsion is needed; relocation to Mojave is provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 2+ years propulsion system design/analysis/testing
• Fluids/thermal design using system-level modeling tools
• Solid modeling experience (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience designing components for fluid systems
• Strong teamwork in a small team
• Self-starter with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in the design and test of rocket propulsion systems
• Size components of propulsion systems including turbomachinery, combustion devices, valves, propellant feed systems, tanks, and pressurization systems
• Perform trade studies using propulsion system fluid-thermal models to inform design and operations
• Create solid models of propulsion components for use in modeling or hardware fabrication
• Create component specifications to guide vendor interactions and support procurement
• Develop test plans, execute tests, and post-process results for component and system testing
• Support testing operations for rocket engines and components
• Write technical reports and present to technical teams

Skills

Propulsion design

Fluid-thermal modeling

Solid modeling

Fluid systems components

Teamwork

Self-starting

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Mojave, CA, is seeking engineers to advance propulsion systems for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles. You will work on design, analysis, fabrication, and testing across the propulsion team with coordination to the Pittsburgh office.

The role requires building solid models, performing trade studies, and developing test plans. Strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering and propulsion is needed; relocation to Mojave is provided for qualified candidates.