Senior Propulsion Test Lead

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Folsom, Reno (CA, NV); On-site; USD 161,016 - 279,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company #0

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer VI – Test to serve as the principal technical authority for propulsion integration and test engineering.

The role defines enterprise test strategies, roadmaps, standards, and best practices across development, qualification, production and flight test campaigns. You will lead complex programs, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate with executives and customers on verification strategy, risk, and mission assurance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of propulsion system integration and test engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge of propulsion systems and rocket motor testing.
• Technical SME in propulsion integration and test across major aerospace/defense programs.
• Proven leadership and ability to influence executives and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with MIL‑STDs, aerospace qualification and government certification.
• Strong programming in C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Python for test automation.
• Experience with RS‑422/485/CAN/Ethernet/TCP/IP/UDP protocols.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's principal technical authority for propulsion integration and test engineering.
• Define enterprise test strategies, technical roadmaps, engineering standards and best practices.
• Lead technical planning and execution of complex development, qualification, production and flight test programs.
• Provide technical leadership for SWIL, HWIL, automated test systems, test software, instrumentation, controls and data acquisition architectures.
• Lead resolution of the organization's most complex integration, test, hardware, software and system performance issues.
• Direct root cause investigations, anomaly resolution efforts and major technical review boards.
• Represent the organization during customer reviews, technical interchange meetings and government program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR and QRR.
• Drive innovation through advanced simulation, automation, digital engineering, model‑based verification and emerging test technologies.
• Guide development of advanced test facilities, laboratory capabilities and enterprise test infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for proposals, IRAD initiatives, technology maturation and strategic business growth.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering organizational technical excellence.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Test engineering

C/C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

SWIL

HWIL

Real-time simulation

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Job description

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer VI – Test to serve as the principal technical authority for propulsion integration and test engineering.

The role defines enterprise test strategies, roadmaps, standards, and best practices across development, qualification, production and flight test campaigns. You will lead complex programs, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate with executives and customers on verification strategy, risk, and mission assurance.