Voyager Technologies
Senior Propulsion Engineer
$130K–$160K
Mojave, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 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.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.
About the job
Develops propulsion systems for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles, from component sizing and design through analysis, fabrication, testing, and reporting.
What you'll do
- Size, design, and analyze rocket propulsion components and systems using cryogenic propellants.
- Develop fluid-thermal models, conduct trade studies, and create hardware drawings and component specifications.
- Plan and execute component and system tests, support safety reviews, assess risks, and present technical reports.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with cryogenic propellants.
- Experience designing and analyzing high-pressure fluid and/or pneumatic systems.
- Ability to develop conceptual designs, perform trade studies, and select a design baseline.
Nice to have
- M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred).
Pay
$130,000 - $160,000 USD base salary
Tools
ANSYS Fluent, CFX, GFSSP, RTE, RPA, Amesim, Thermal Desktop, SolidWorks
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