Senior Propulsion Engineer – Cryogenic Rocket Systems

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Gym memberships

401(k) match

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Mojave, CA is seeking a propulsion engineer to advance the development of propulsion systems for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles.

You will design, analyze, fabricate, and test components from sizing to final hardware, reporting to the Propulsion Lead as part of a joint team with the Pittsburgh office. The role requires a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 6+ years in rocket propulsion, and experience with cryogenic propellants.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion system development.
• Experience with cryogenic propellants (liquid methane and liquid oxygen preferred).
• Experience in designing and analyzing high-pressure fluid and/or pneumatic systems.
• Proven capability to develop conceptual designs, perform trade studies, and down select to a design baseline.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team in the design and test of rocket propulsion systems using cryogenic propellants.
• Size components of propulsion systems including combustion devices, valves, propellant feed lines, turbomachinery, tanks, and pressurization systems.
• Design and analyze combustion device elements including injectors, combustion chambers, nozzles, gas generators, cooling channels, and related technology.
• Build and run propulsion system fluid-thermal models to predict component and system behavior.
• Perform trade studies to guide design and operational decisions.
• Lead the creation of hardware drawings to support manufacturing.
• Create component specifications to guide vendor interactions and support procurement.
• Develop test plans, execute tests, and post-process results for component and system testing.
• Contribute to and participate in technical readiness and safety reviews for testing activities.
• Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Write and present technical reports.

Skills

rocket propulsion development

cryogenic propellants

high-pressure fluid systems

conceptual design & trade studies

hardware drawings

vendor interactions

programming (Python/C++/MATLAB)

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

M.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

GFSSP/RTE/RPA

Amesim/Thermal Desktop

SolidWorks

Job description

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in Mojave, CA is seeking a propulsion engineer to advance the development of propulsion systems for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles.

You will design, analyze, fabricate, and test components from sizing to final hardware, reporting to the Propulsion Lead as part of a joint team with the Pittsburgh office. The role requires a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 6+ years in rocket propulsion, and experience with cryogenic propellants.