Propulsion Engineer - Solid Rocket Systems (Remote)

voyagertechnologiesinc; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Gym memberships

Job summary

Voyager Technologies Inc is seeking a solid rocket propulsion engineer to design, analyze, and qualify propulsion hardware for space and defense missions. The role covers concept through production with cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, test, systems, program management, and suppliers.

The candidate will perform analyses on motor performance, internal ballistics, combustion, and thermal environments, and will develop requirements, drawings, specs, and test plans while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering or related field with 4–15 years of propulsion experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, analyzing, developing, testing, or supporting production of solid rocket motors or propulsion systems.
• Working knowledge of internal ballistics, combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis, nozzle or grain design.
• Experience applying engineering analyses to evaluate design performance and solve complex problems.
• Experience supporting component or system testing and using data to investigate anomalies.
• Clear technical communication through documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop solid motor and propulsion hardware from concept through qualification and production.
• Perform analyses on motor performance, internal ballistics, combustion, and thermal environments.
• Develop and execute requirements, analyses, drawings, specs, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support propulsion development and qualification testing, including data review and root-cause investigations.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and configuration changes balancing performance, cost, and safety.

Skills

Solid rocket propulsion

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Root-cause analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering

Master's degree acceptable / equivalent experience

Job description

Voyager Technologies Inc is seeking a solid rocket propulsion engineer to design, analyze, and qualify propulsion hardware for space and defense missions. The role covers concept through production with cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, test, systems, program management, and suppliers.

The candidate will perform analyses on motor performance, internal ballistics, combustion, and thermal environments, and will develop requirements, drawings, specs, and test plans while