Voyager Technologies
Senior Propulsion Engineer
$130K–$160K
Mojave, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Location
- Mojave, CA
Mojave, California, United States - Experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion system development.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; M.S. preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. Person (a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
About the job
Develops cryogenic propulsion systems for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles, from component sizing and design through analysis, fabrication, and testing.
What you'll do
- Design, size, and analyze propulsion components and systems, including combustion devices and fluid-thermal models.
- Develop hardware drawings and component specifications; support manufacturing and procurement.
- Plan and conduct component and system tests, assess risks, and report results.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion system development.
- Experience with cryogenic propellants.
- Experience designing and analyzing high-pressure fluid and/or pneumatic systems; ability to develop conceptual designs, conduct trade studies, and select a design baseline.
Nice to have
- M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with liquid methane and liquid oxygen, computational fluid dynamics, additive manufacturing, or rocket engine development software.
Pay
$130,000 - $160,000 USD base salary
Tools
ANSYS Fluent, CFX, GFSSP, RTE, RPA, Amesim, Thermal Desktop, SolidWorks
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