Propulsion Engineer - Solid

Summary

Voyager Technologies is a space, defense, and national security technology company developing mission-critical solutions. The Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer designs, analyzes, develops, tests, and supports production of solid rocket propulsion systems and related hardware across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop solid rocket motor and propulsion system components, subsystems, and integrated hardware from concept through qualification and production
• Perform engineering analyses related to motor performance, internal ballistics, combustion, thermal environments, structural integrity, insulation, nozzles, grains, cases, and other propulsion hardware as applicable
• Develop and execute engineering requirements, analyses, drawings, specifications, test plans, procedures, and technical reports
• Support propulsion development and qualification testing, including test planning, instrumentation requirements, data review, anomaly investigation, and root-cause/corrective-action activities
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, test, systems, program management, and suppliers to mature designs and resolve technical issues
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, failure investigations, and configuration changes throughout the product lifecycle
• Apply engineering judgment and technical rigor to balance performance, manufacturability, reliability, cost, schedule, and safety requirements
• Depending on experience level, independently lead technical work packages or provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4–15 years of relevant propulsion, aerospace, defense, or closely related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with 2–13 years of relevant experience; OR additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in the design, analysis, development, testing, or production support of solid rocket motors, solid propulsion systems, energetic systems, or closely related aerospace hardware
• Working knowledge of one or more solid propulsion engineering disciplines, including internal ballistics, combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis, nozzle design, grain design, insulation, case design, or propulsion performance analysis
• Experience using engineering analysis methods and tools to solve complex technical problems and evaluate design performance
• Experience supporting component, subsystem, or system-level testing and using test data to evaluate performance, investigate anomalies, and inform design decisions
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly through engineering documentation, technical presentations, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration
• Depending on experience level, demonstrated ability to independently lead technical projects, work packages, or complex engineering efforts
• Travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel, as required to support testing, suppliers, customers, or program needs
• This position may require compliance with U.S. Government export regulations. Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements
• Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce
• Experience with solid rocket motor development, qualification, acceptance testing, or production in an aerospace or defense environment
• Experience with relevant industry, military, safety, quality, or manufacturing standards and requirements applicable to propulsion or energetic systems

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4–15 years of relevant propulsion, aerospace, defense, or closely related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with 2–13 years of relevant experience; OR additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in the design, analysis, development, testing, or production support of solid rocket motors, solid propulsion systems, energetic systems, or closely related aerospace hardware
• Working knowledge of one or more solid propulsion engineering disciplines, including internal ballistics, combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis, nozzle design, grain design, insulation, case design, or propulsion performance analysis
• Experience using engineering analysis methods and tools to solve complex technical problems and evaluate design performance
• Experience supporting component, subsystem, or system-level testing and using test data to evaluate performance, investigate anomalies, and inform design decisions
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly through engineering documentation, technical presentations, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration
• Depending on experience level, demonstrated ability to independently lead technical projects, work packages, or complex engineering efforts
• Travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel, as required to support testing, suppliers, customers, or program needs
• This position may require compliance with U.S. Government export regulations. Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements
• Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

Nice to Haves

• Experience with solid rocket motor development, qualification, acceptance testing, or production in an aerospace or defense environment
• Experience with relevant industry, military, safety, quality, or manufacturing standards and requirements applicable to propulsion or energetic systems

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates.
• 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 and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment