Senior Propulsion Engineer
Required skills
- propulsion systems
- spacecraft
- lunar landers
- hypergol-based propulsion systems
- tanks
- valves
- instrumentation
- engines
- pressurization systems
- supplier management
Nice to have
- Thermal Desktop
- Amesim
- space cleanliness standards
Role summary
Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer for its Lunar Systems division in Pittsburgh, PA. This hybrid role involves designing, building, testing, and operating hypergol-based propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers. Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, creating detailed designs, supporting assembly and testing, and providing mission operations support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of spacecraft propulsion experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience, along with demonstrated ability in technical team coordination and risk management. Experience with fluid system design software and hypergolic systems is preferred.
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.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
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 Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems is responsible for designing, building, testing, and operating propulsion systems for spacecraft including lunar landers.
The position reports to the Propulsion and Thermal Systems Manager within the Engineering Department in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements:
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.
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.
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