Propulsion Engineer

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 Propulsion Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems will be a critical member of the team 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. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the engineering team in the design, integration, testing, and operation of propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers
• Size components of propulsion systems including tanks, valves, instrumentation, engines, and pressurization systems 
• Perform trade studies using propulsion system fluid-thermal models to inform design and operations
• Create component specifications to guide vendor interactions and support procurement
• Provide support during spacecraft assembly in the cleanroom
• Support testing operations for propulsion system components
• Train in mission operations procedures and provide real time mission operations support

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar Engineering with 2 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree with related experience
• Experience in propulsion system component design, specification, analysis, manufacture, integration, and/or test
• Proficient understanding of thermal-fluid engineering fundamentals with the ability to create or apply tools to guide hardware design and performance prediction