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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Component Test Engineer - **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Mojave, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Hardware Design, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Test Scripts - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a06b65f91b437540 ## About the Role * B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 3-5+ years of experience with component, integrated vehicle, or hardware development testing. * Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, and fittings. * Experience with sensors, instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc), and data acquisition/controls. * Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment Preferred Qualifications: * An understanding of VTVL vehicle design and operations. * Understands what is - and what is not - needed for high reliability VTVL systems, including knowledge of MIL STD-1522, NASA-STD-5012 and FAA Guide to Verifying Safety-Critical Structures for Reusable Launch and Reentry Vehicles. * Familiarity in systems engineering, including requirement validation and verification thru test. * Familiarity with DO-160 and/or DO-178. * Hands-on experience performing component and system qualification testing and/or directing technicians. * Experience working with complex systems including cryogenic propellants, high pressure gas systems, hydraulics and/or combustion devices * Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) ## Description The Component Test Engineer is responsible for the development and evolution of Voyager's portfolio of propulsion testing capabilities, including active involvement in component and vehicle test campaigns, development of test products to support integration and test operations, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to achieve verification objectives. The position reports to the Test Operations Lead and is part of the Test Engineering group based in Mojave, CA. This role is onsite. In this role, the essential functions are: * Support the integrated, qualification and acceptance testing of vehicle components/assemblies, including propulsion systems, avionics hardware, pressurant systems, and structural components. * Develop test plans and test procedures, design/analyze test fixturing to support both on and off vehicle testing, write test reports, and hold test readiness and data reviews. * Support the development and maintenance of the V&V and requirement verification matrix with the Systems Engineering team. * Ensure system solutions are flight worthy prior to test and flight operations. * Work with the Structures, Mechanisms, Integration and Test lead to optimize when and how on vehicle testing is performed to best support vehicle assembly timeline. * As required, support tests performed by external suppliers as the responsible engineer for a given component/system. * Collaborate with functional engineering teams to ensure test and requirement verification objectives are achieved with test plans. * Identify, implement, and maintain instrumentation to capture vehicle and/or component performance while balancing cost, data fidelity, and timelines. * Own or participate in post-test data reviews, including aspects such as vehicle/component performance and failure analyses encompassing failure modes, effects, and design solutions which mitigate future test failures. * Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for test-related issues. * Generate and support discrepancy documentation and ensure test processes and test disciplines are being followed during integration and test execution. * Ensure safe and successful test activities in a variety of environments. ## Related Videos - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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