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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.\nForge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies\nThe 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.\nYou’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.\nIf 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.\nThe Principal Propulsion Test Engineer for Propulsion Systems is responsible for leading multi-engineer test teams, owning the technical direction of major motor programs or test facility operations, and driving organization-wide improvements to test strategy, process, and safety governance.\nThe position reports to the Director of Propulsion Test & Evaluation and is part of Propulsion Test & Evaluation. This role is onsite based in Pueblo, Colorado.\nIn this role, the essential functions are:\nDirect a team of 3-8 propulsion test engineers across one or more active motor programs, managing workload, development, and technical quality.\nOwn the overall test strategy, resource allocation, and schedule for key program milestones and qualification events.\nRepresent test engineering in integrated product teams, program reviews, and customer or government authority briefings.\nEstablish, review, and continuously improve facility test procedures, data standards, and safety governance frameworks.\nLead multi-discipline investigations for anomalous test events, driving timely and technically rigorous findings.\nContribute to test facility capability roadmaps and capital investment planning for new motor classes or enhanced instrumentation.\nSupport proposal development and business development activities with technical content and level-of-effort estimates.\nServe as the approving authority for test procedures, safety packages, and post-test technical reports.\nIf your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 10 years of progressive rocket motor static fire test experience OR Master's degree with 8 years OR 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree.\nPrior technical lead, team lead, or supervisory role in a propulsion or test engineering environment.\nBreadth of experience across at least two motor classes (solid, liquid, hybrid, or gas generator).\nDemonstrated ability to manage test resources against program schedule and cost constraints.\nFamiliarity with DoD acquisition standards, range safety regulations, and Acceptance Test Requirements (ATR) processes.\nAbility to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.\n10 years of experience leading projects or programs of increasing scope and responsibility.\n3 years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams of 3 or more.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.\nExperience with DoD program milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and formal qualification test planning.\nTravel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:\nPrimarily office and test facility environment; periodic travel to customer sites or partner facilities up to 15%.\nAbility to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 25 pounds.\nThis position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorization.\nThe good faith base salary range for this role is $128,000-$160,000 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.\nVoyager 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.\nUnlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance\nComprehensive 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\nFlexible, 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\n401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security\nCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being\nAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resources\nThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment\nVoyager 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.\nMinority/Female/Disabled/Veteran\nThe 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. 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