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$103,000–$218,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Design, analyze, and develop solid rocket motors and propulsion systems from concept through production.
  • Perform engineering analyses on motor performance, internal ballistics, thermal environments, and structural integrity.
  • Support development tests, data review, anomaly investigations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company that delivers mission-critical solutions from ground to space. We are a team of doers, thinkers, and builders united by purpose, with a culture that rewards innovation and impact.

US 3w PTO

  • Design, develop, and integrate mechanical components for solid rocket motors, including CAD models and engineering drawings.
  • Perform detailed thermal analysis of rocket motor components, validate models with test data, and size insulation systems.
  • Collaborate with engineers to resolve system malfunctions and present analysis to peers and customers in design reviews.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in munitions, weapons, and missile subsystems for the U.S. military and its allies. The company fosters a culture of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment, offering a robust total rewards package with career development and recognition.

United States Unlimited PTO

  • Lead complex mechanical design challenges for solid rocket motor systems, igniters, pressure vessels, actuators, valves, and thrusters.
  • Perform trade-off analyses, develop detailed CAD models and drawings with GD&T, and set up structural, thermal, and combustion simulations.
  • Mentor a team of approximately 10 engineers, providing technical direction and programmatic oversight across the mechanical engineering discipline.

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company delivering transformative mission-critical solutions. We are a company of doers, thinkers, and builders united by purpose, with a culture where innovation thrives and impact is real.

US 3w PTO

  • Own the full propulsion program roadmap from development through testing, procurement, and assembly.
  • Act as the primary link between product, engineering, and customers to drive decisions and transparent updates.
  • Translate mission specs into test priorities and integrate propulsion with hardware teams across the company.

Muon Space designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Founded in 2021, it fosters a diverse, dynamic team and runs a Silicon Valley facility optimized for spacecraft manufacturing and integration.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Own system-level requirements, architecture, and verification for the Cyclops interceptor.
  • Build and maintain full traceability from customer objectives to subsystem requirements.
  • Lead technical reviews and ensure integration across all engineering disciplines.

They specialize in ballistic missile defense and develop the Cyclops interceptor, containerized launchers, and low-cost targets. Founded in 2024, the company fosters a mission-driven culture focused on problem-solving and ownership.

US

  • Lead technical ownership of warhead, energetic payload, or munitions hardware from design through production readiness.
  • Define payload architecture, decompose system requirements, and manage interfaces among energetic payloads, fuzing systems, and delivery platforms.
  • Plan and lead verification, qualification, environmental, and live-fire test activities, interpreting results and driving corrective actions.

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers high technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. With a global team of over 12,000 professionals, the company values trust, honesty, and transparency, offering a flexible work environment and competitive benefits.