Liquid Propulsion Engineer

The posting, as Voyager Technologies, Inc. wrote it

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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.

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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 Liquid Propulsion Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, integration, testing, and production support of liquid propulsion systems and hardware for aerospace, defense, and national security applications. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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 position reports to the Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering Department. Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates to Mojave, CA or Long Beach, CA.

In this role, the essential functions are

• Design, develop, and support liquid propulsion systems, components, and subsystems from concept through qualification, production, and fielded operation.
• Perform propulsion engineering analyses and trade studies related to combustion, fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, pressure, loads, performance, and system sizing.
• Develop and maintain engineering models, calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, interfaces, bills of materials, and other configuration-controlled technical documentation.
• Support the design and development of propulsion components and fluid systems, including combustion chambers, injectors, turbomachinery, valves, regulators, feed systems, tanks, manifolds, pressurization systems, and associated hardware as applicable.
• Support propulsion hardware integration, component testing, subsystem testing, qualification, acceptance testing, and hot-fire test activities; analyze test data and support troubleshooting and failure investigations.

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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
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support employee well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), 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.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
California pay range
$97,000 — $218,000 USD