Senior Propulsion Engineer

Mojave, CAfull time

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senior

$130k–$160k

H1B: no

Voyagertechnologiesinc Senior Propulsion Engineer at Voyager Technologies advances propulsion system development for sub-orbital VTVL vehicles, handling design, analysis, fabrication, and testing. The role involves collaboration with cross-location teams and reporting to the Propulsion Lead.

Responsibilities

Support design and test of rocket propulsion systems using cryogenic propellants
Size propulsion system components including combustion devices, valves, feed lines, turbomachinery, tanks, and pressurization systems
Design and analyze combustion device elements such as injectors, chambers, nozzles, gas generators, and cooling channels
Build and run fluid-thermal models to predict system behavior
Perform trade studies to guide design and operational decisions
Create hardware drawings and component specifications
Develop and execute test plans and post-process test results
Participate in technical readiness and safety reviews
Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning
Write and present technical reports

Qualification

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Required

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
6+ years of relevant experience in rocket propulsion system development
Experience with cryogenic propellants (liquid methane and liquid oxygen preferred)
Experience in designing and analyzing high-pressure fluid and/or pneumatic systems
Proven capability to develop conceptual designs, perform trade studies, and down select to a design baseline
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with a variety of cryogenic propulsion systems and various engine cycles
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS Fluent or CFX preferred)
Experience leveraging additive manufacturing in engine design
Proficient in fluid/thermal software for rocket engine development (GFSSP, RTE, RPA) and for system level modeling (Amesim or Thermal Desktop)
Familiar with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and lifecycle management tools