Lead Test Engineer

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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 future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. 

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.

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Job Summary:

The Lead Test Engineer will work in a project team environment in a leadership capacity with domain over all controllable solid rocket motor testing across multiple test sites, requiring significant travel. Responsibilities will include leading and participating in test site design, planning and facility readiness activities, test planning and execution, and data management, collection and distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Support test site requirements creation, design and implementation.
• Review device and system level functional specifications, design documents and project documents.
• Lead the review of design and coding of software products.
• Ensure that all developed test protocols are and/or can be automated, follow testing standards, and are documented.
• Develop work estimates and status reports for each test site and/or effort.
• Maintain adequate interaction with the project manager, the project engineer and project team members to ensure that tasks are being executed with appropriate priority and timing.
• Lead and coordinate part or all of the testing effort for multiple projects. This usually requires development and tracking of test plans and test schedules as well as the reporting of test results.
• Provide leadership, technical knowledge and assistance to more junior team members

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years’ experience in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills.
• Previous experience assembling, integrating and testing Controllable Solid Rocket Motors.
• Hands-on experience with controllable solid rocket motor test tools and equipment.
• Experience with propulsion related requirements and test procedures/analysis/verification methods as well as manufacturing methods, tooling, and test procedures.
• Ability to identify, mitigate and resolve propulsion related assembly and test risks/issues/opportunities.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to mentor fellow colleagues on controllable solid rocket motor fundamentals, manufacturing and test requirements to achieve optimal test sites, plans and procedures required for success.
• Must exhibit good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects and supporting production activities.
• Strong technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts related to bed of nail test fixtures design and construction.
• Ability to support the design of test fixtures required to successfully test Controllable Solid Rocket Motors.
• Previous experience in the Defense industry and Defense rated components
• Bachelor of Science in a STEM related discipline, or equivalent experience.

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The salary range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors. Those include but are not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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. 

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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.