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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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.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

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 Systems Engineer is responsible for the systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, and technical coordination of solid rocket propulsion systems and their interfaces across the full product lifecycle.

The position reports to the applicable Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering organization. This role is primarily onsite and may be based at a Voyager Technologies facility.

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The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining mission-critical software and software-enabled systems supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), national security, defense, and space applications.

The position reports to the Engineering Manager and is part of the Software Engineering Department. Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates.

In this role, the essential functions are:

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain reliable software applications and services supporting ISR, defense, space, and national security missions.
Translate mission, system, and software requirements into scalable, maintainable software architectures, designs, interfaces, and technical solutions.
Develop software using modern programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, C#, Rust, or similar technologies, as appropriate to the program.
Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and automated tests; troubleshoot defects and performance issues; and support software verification and validation activities.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, embedded, test, cybersecurity, data, and mission engineering teams to integrate software into complex mission systems and operational environments.
Support software deployment, configuration management, continuous integration/continuous delivery, and DevSecOps practices across development, test, and production environments.
Participate in architecture and design reviews, technical planning, code reviews, risk assessments, and other engineering activities while maintaining clear technical documentation.
Apply secure software development, reliability, performance, and cybersecurity principles to mission-critical systems and rapidly evolving national security applications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree in a related technical field with 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 8 years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
4–10 years of professional experience developing software in a production, mission-critical, aerospace, defense, intelligence, or other highly regulated technical environment.
Demonstrated experience with one or more modern programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, C#, Rust, or similar.
Experience with software development fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, version control, debugging, testing, and software design patterns.
Experience developing and integrating software for distributed, embedded, real-time, data-processing, command-and-control, sensor, or other complex technical systems.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile, and fast-paced engineering environment and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with software development tools and workflows such as Git, automated testing, CI/CD, issue tracking, code review, and build/deployment automation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, if required for the assigned position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing software for ISR, intelligence, national security, defense, space, satellite, ground, or other mission-critical applications.
Active U.S. Security Clearance and/or experience working within classified environments, along with familiarity with secure software development and DevSecOps practices.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnights, to support customers, program activities, integration and test events, suppliers, or other business needs.
Ability to work in office, laboratory, integration, test, and other operational environments as required by the program.
Certain positions may require eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance and/or compliance with applicable export-control requirements.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $104,000–$227,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive.

This range may be adjusted in the future.

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.

Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for 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.

In this role, the essential functions are:

Prepare and present systems engineering artifacts, technical analyses, requirements documentation, verification evidence, design review materials, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Support propulsion development and test activities by defining system-level objectives, reviewing test plans and data, evaluating results, and supporting anomaly investigations and root-cause analysis.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues, manage interfaces, identify risks, and support integrated design decisions.
Support system architecture development, technical trade studies, configuration management, and management of engineering baselines.
Develop verification and validation strategies, plans, methods, and matrices to demonstrate compliance with technical and program requirements.
Define and manage internal and external interfaces between propulsion systems, vehicles, structures, avionics, ground support equipment, test systems, and other integrated subsystems.
Develop, decompose, allocate, and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead and support systems engineering activities for solid rocket propulsion systems from concept development through design, integration, test, qualification, production, and sustainment.

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Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4–15 years of relevant aerospace, propulsion, or systems engineering experience; a Master’s degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace hardware, propulsion systems, or other integrated technical products.
Familiarity with systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts.
Experience supporting solid rocket motors or solid propulsion systems, including motor performance, propulsion subsystem interfaces, development, test, qualification, or production support.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing and managing system requirements, interfaces, verification methods, and technical baselines.
Experience with requirements management, configuration management, interface control, and verification and validation processes.
Ability to develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, interface control documents, verification plans, and technical reports.
Experience participating in multidisciplinary design reviews and communicating technical information across engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, program, and leadership teams.
Ability to independently manage technical assignments with increasing scope and complexity; engineers at the higher end of the experience range may lead system-level efforts, mentor junior engineers, and provide subject-matter expertise.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with controlled technical data and comply with applicable safety, quality, export control, and government requirements.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnight travel to support testing, suppliers, customers, or other Voyager locations.

The good faith base salary range for this role will vary based on experience, skills, level, and location. This posting is intended to support multiple engineering levels with approximately 4–15 years of relevant experience. The applicable salary range will be communicated during the recruiting process.

Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for 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! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this 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.

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.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, software, materials, manufacturing, quality, test, and program teams to ensure propulsion hardware meets performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and schedule requirements.
Participate in design reviews, technical planning, risk assessments, failure reviews, supplier interactions, and configuration management activities while clearly communicating technical findings and recommendations.
Support manufacturing and production by resolving technical issues, evaluating nonconformances, developing engineering dispositions, and implementing design improvements based on analysis, testing, and lessons learned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field with 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree in a related engineering field with 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 8 years of relevant propulsion engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
4–10 years of professional experience in liquid propulsion, rocket propulsion, aerospace, defense, turbomachinery, fluid systems, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience applying engineering fundamentals to the design, analysis, development, testing, or integration of propulsion systems or complex fluid and thermal systems.
Working knowledge of propulsion fundamentals, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, pressure systems, fluid system design, and propulsion performance.
Experience developing engineering analyses, models, calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, or other engineering documentation.
Experience supporting hardware development, integration, testing, qualification, manufacturing, or production troubleshooting in an aerospace, defense, propulsion, or other high-reliability environment.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and communicate technical concepts, analysis results, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, if required for the assigned position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with liquid rocket propulsion systems, including cryogenic or storable propellants, pressure-fed or pump-fed architectures, injectors, combustion devices, turbopumps, valves, feed systems, or pressurization systems.
Experience with propulsion analysis and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, CFD, FEA, NPSS, or similar engineering tools, and experience with aerospace or defense standards and qualification testing.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnights, to support customers, suppliers, manufacturing operations, integration and test activities, program reviews, or other business needs.
Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, test, and propulsion test environments and safely work around mechanical, fluid, pressure, thermal, and propulsion hardware as required.
Certain positions may require eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance and/or compliance with applicable export-control requirements.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $97,000–$218,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive.

This range may be adjusted in the future.

Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for 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

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

California pay range

$97,000—$218,000 USD

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