Voyager Technologies · 8 hours ago
Lead Test Engineer
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $260K/yr
15+ years expVoyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative solutions. The Lead Test Engineer will work in a leadership capacity overseeing all controllable solid rocket motor testing, including test site design, planning, execution, and data management.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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