Senior Propulsion Test Systems Engineer

Voyager Technologies; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 154,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Reno, NV is seeking a Systems Engineer V - Test to serve as a senior technical authority for defining, executing, and optimizing propulsion test campaigns. You will lead cross‑functional teams, interface with customers and government representatives, and ensure safety, reliability and mission success.

You will drive test strategy, architectures, and data-driven practices across programs, mentor engineers, and champion continuous improvement in test design and

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in test engineering for propulsion systems or aerospace hardware.
• SME in test engineering for propulsion or aerospace systems with cross-functional influence.
• Ability to interface with executive leadership, customers, and external agencies.
• Led multidisciplinary teams through high-visibility, high-risk test campaigns.
• Deep understanding of MIL-STD practices and aerospace qualification/acceptance testing.
• Experience with rocket motor or propulsion system testing and data analysis.
• Security clearance eligibility (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Lead major integration and qualification test campaigns as technical authority and test director.
• Develop and approve test strategies, architectures, and methodologies to meet complex program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across programs, ensuring consistency in test practices and standards.
• Oversee design and validation of test systems, hardware, and software for SWIL, HWIL, and full-scale tests.
• Guide root-cause investigations and lead technical review boards for test anomalies and post-test data assessments.
• Represent the organization in customer and government reviews, presenting findings and risk mitigations.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in test design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation.
• Mentor and develop engineers across levels; collaborate with PMs and SEs to align tests with schedules.
• Champion safety, reliability, and compliance in all test operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and data-driven test practices to enhance fidelity and efficiency.
• Support proposal development and technical volume authorship related to test and integration strategy.

Skills

Test planning & execution

Data acquisition & instrumentation

C/C++ / MATLAB / Python / Simulink

Systems engineering & controls

Leadership & mentorship

Executive communication

Project management

Test reviews & reports

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Data acquisition hardware

CAN / RS-422 / RS-485

Automation tooling

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Reno, NV is seeking a Systems Engineer V - Test to serve as a senior technical authority for defining, executing, and optimizing propulsion test campaigns. You will lead cross‑functional teams, interface with customers and government representatives, and ensure safety, reliability and mission success.

You will drive test strategy, architectures, and data-driven practices across programs, mentor engineers, and champion continuous improvement in test design and