Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

voyagertechnologiesinc; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis

Gym memberships nationwide

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer for Propulsion Systems to own development, qualification and acceptance testing of solid and liquid rocket motor programs onsite in Pueblo.

You will collaborate with systems engineers and program managers, review procedures, mentor junior staff, and support government range authority reviews in a challenging ITAR environment. A DoD clearance is required and the role offers strong growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of rocket motor static fire test experience or Master’s with 3 years or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with MIL-SPEC acceptance testing.
• Strong knowledge of motor performance modeling tools (ballistics codes, CEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and design for motor development and qualification campaigns.
• Own anomaly investigation activities including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Interface with systems engineers and program managers on test flow, schedule, and technical risk.
• Review and approve test procedures, hazard analyses, and range safety packages.
• Present test results and technical findings directly to program leadership and customer representatives.
• Mentor Level I and II engineers; conduct technical peer reviews of test plans and reports.

Skills

Rocket testing

Leadership

MIL-SPEC knowledge

DoD clearance

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical Eng

M.S. in related field

Tools

Ballistics codes

CEA modeling tools

Job description

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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.

The 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 Senior Propulsion Test Engineer for Propulsion Systems is responsible for providing deep technical ownership across development, qualification, and acceptance test phases for solid and liquid rocket motor programs, including anomaly leadership and program-level interface.

The position reports to the Propulsion Test Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer and is part of the Propulsion Test & Evaluation. This role is onsite based in Pueblo, Colorado.

Essential Functions

• Lead test planning and design for motor development and qualification campaigns, defining instrumentation requirements and facility configurations.
• Own anomaly investigation activities including root cause analysis, failure mode assessment, and corrective action development.
• Interface with systems engineers and program managers on test flow, schedule, and technical risk.
• Review and approve test procedures, hazard analyses, and range safety packages.
• Present test results and technical findings directly to program leadership and customer representatives.
• Mentor Level I and II engineers; conduct technical peer reviews of test plans and reports.
• Support customer and government range authority reviews and test readiness board presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of direct rocket motor static fire test experience OR Master's degree with 3 years OR 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in solid rocket motor, liquid propulsion, or hybrid system test engineering.
• Experience with MIL-SPEC acceptance test planning (e.g., MIL-DTL-23641 or comparable standard).
• Strong working knowledge of motor performance modeling tools such as ballistics codes or CEA.
• Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• 5 years of experience leading technical tasks or test campaigns of increasing scope and complexity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience supporting DoD or NASA program test readiness reviews or formal acceptance testing.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements

Must be able to work on-site at a rocket motor test facility; some outdoor work required.

Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorization.

Salary

The good faith base salary range for this role is $102,000-$128,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts a