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Voyager Technologies is seeking a Rocket Test Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for the complete lifecycle of rocket motor and DACS (Divert Attitude Control System) test programs. This role combines technical expertise with people leadership, serving as the technical and managerial authority for all test activities and the primary interface with program management, systems engineering, and DoD customers.
Key responsibilities include leading and managing a team of test engineers and technicians; owning the full test lifecycle from planning through procedure development, execution, data review, and reporting; and serving as Test Engineer and Test Conductor for static fire, qualification, and production acceptance campaigns on energetic and inert propulsion hardware. You will lead facility design, startup, certification, checkout, and operational readiness for test stands and associated high-pressure liquid and gas infrastructure, and direct environmental test activities including thermal, shock, vibration, and altitude testing.
Additional responsibilities encompass leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), PFMEAs, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation; interfacing with DoD and MDA customers on test planning, readiness reviews, and test results presentations; and supporting proposal development including basis of estimate, staffing plans, and facility capability assessments.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field; ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance; 15+ years of integration and test engineering experience for rocket propulsion systems with demonstrated team leadership; hands-on Test Engineer and Test Conductor experience across R&D, qualification, and production acceptance campaigns; experience across multiple propulsion testing disciplines including controllable solids, solid and liquid DACS kill vehicle systems, and axial propulsion; and experience leading test facility design, startup, certification, and checkout of high-pressure liquid and gas test stands.
Preferred qualifications include experience with MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP) and PMAP requirements, background in field test operations at government flight test ranges or outdoor test facilities, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management training. Travel of approximately 15–20% is required to support test events, customer reviews, and off-site facility operations.
