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Systems Engineer V - Test

Voyager

Reno, NV · Senior

$161,700 – $199,400

Listed on Voyager’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A senior technical leadership role overseeing complex test campaigns for rocket motor and propulsion systems, requiring deep expertise in aerospace test engineering and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through high-stakes qualification and integration efforts. This position suits experienced test engineers ready to set technical direction, mentor others, and interface with senior stakeholders in defense and space applications.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 10 to 15 years of progressive test engineering experience in propulsion systems, aerospace hardware, or complex electromechanical systems
  • Demonstrated technical leadership on large-scale integration and test efforts involving complex propulsion or aerospace systems
  • Subject-matter expertise in test engineering for propulsion or aerospace systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive, customer, and external agency interfaces
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through high-visibility, high-risk test campaigns
  • Deep understanding of MIL-STD practices and aerospace qualification/acceptance testing
  • Extensive hands-on experience in rocket motor or propulsion system integration, testing, and anomaly resolution
  • Expertise in systems engineering and controls principles for test architectures
  • Full test life cycle leadership from planning through execution and analysis
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent test efforts
  • Extensive background in data acquisition systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation
  • Deep understanding of environmental and structural test methods including vibration, thermal, and static fire testing

Nice to have

  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven national defense environment
  • Willingness to travel to test facilities and customer sites
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight
  • Commitment to mentoring next-generation test engineers
  • Experience developing and qualifying test facilities or test infrastructure for propulsion or aerospace applications

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