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Voyager Technologies · 1 day ago

Propellant Chemist III

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $135K/yr

4+ years exp

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing transformative solutions. The Propellant Chemist III role involves a comprehensive understanding of propellant chemistry and combustion mechanisms, as well as responsibilities in design, testing, and project management.

AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Has a comprehensive understanding of propellant chemistry, combustion mechanisms, grain configuration design, and the processes involved in formulating and manufacturing solid propellants

Is proficient in handling complex communication scenarios, presentations, technical presentations, and writing tasks

Can adapt their style to different audiences, use advanced software, and manage challenging questions

Excels in creating detailed technical reports and user manuals

Can apply fundamental design principles, generate basic propellant designs, can solve complex design challenges, analyze igniter performance, and contribute to solid rocket motor systems

Can analyze ballistic performance

Can perform trade challenges, analyze alternatives, and provide design recommendations

Proficiency in creating complex 2D or 3D designs, using CAD commands efficiently, producing detailed technical drawings, effectively applying GD&T symbols, accurately analyzing engineering drawings, and communicating dimensional and tolerance requirements

Can perform basic mass calculations, understands mass budgets, and contribute to mass reduction efforts

Can develop program plans, understand acquisition life cycles, and coordinate activities

Has a foundational understanding of reliability and safety principles, advanced skills in requirements analysis, and comprehensive knowledge in risk management, leading activities, and developing tailored strategies

The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing

The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques

The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios

The individual should have basic financial knowledge, effective leadership skills, and teamwork abilities

The individual should be able to participate in procurement activities, understand the structure of proposals, and create simple schedules using basic tools and terminology

Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates

Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion

Qualification

Propellant chemistryRocket motor designSystems engineeringCAD proficiencyStatistical analysisTechnical presentationsTeamwork abilitiesLeadership skills

Required

Four (4) to seven (7) years of mechanical engineering experience

Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree

U.S. citizenship

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred

Rocket motor design and testing experience

Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time