Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V)

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Folsom, CA

5d • $157,000 - $218,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company focused on mission-critical solutions. The Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V) supports solid rocket motor (SRM) and aerospace propulsion programs. The role is responsible for the concept, design, engineering, fabrication drawings, inspection and procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment used in SRM manufacturing, specifically energetic operations.

The position reports to the Special Tooling Group Manager and is part of Strategic Systems Operations. It is based in Folsom, California, with an onsite or hybrid work arrangement in Folsom, CA, or Reno, NV. The role involves coordinating tooling projects and suppliers, partnering with manufacturing and internal customers, creating and maintaining tooling documentation, and supporting production, process engineering, and continuous improvement. It also assists with implementing manufacturing data and asset-management systems and developing standardized tooling practices across the organization.

The position requires travel up to 15%, including possible overnight trips within the United States. The employee must be able to lift, move, or carry items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and an active Secret clearance is preferred.

The good-faith base salary range listed at the time of posting is $157,000 to $218,300, depending on experience, skills, and location. The posting also lists California and Nevada pay ranges of $157,000 to $218,000. Base salary does not include benefits or bonus/incentive compensation. Voyager describes its total compensation package as including flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision coverage; gym memberships; a 401(k) plan with company match; wellness programs; and additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten to fifteen years of tool design or engineering experience, with an emphasis on solid rocket live operations.
• Working knowledge of casting, curing, and cutting operations in solid propellant processing, including associated tooling and equipment.
• Experience designing tools for cast cores; cast distribution; stripping cast cores; attended and remote propellant cutting or trimming; fixtures and stands used in propellant environments; and lifting, handling, and transporting loaded motors.
• Proficiency with mechanical-design CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles.
• Experience with finite element analysis practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection.
• Experience with tooling material selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with tooling configuration management and change-control processes.
• Previous use of an MES or EAM/CMMS system to manage tool fabrication and maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%, including possible overnight travel within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs.
• Experience designing tooling for SRM motor cases, nozzles, or divert/attitude control systems.
• Previous experience designing tools for automation.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned tooling projects and coordinate design and fabrication activities to meet program cost and schedule requirements.
• Travel to suppliers as needed to support fabrication and inspection.
• Work with manufacturing teams to achieve program quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Work with internal customers to define tooling and equipment requirements for new and existing programs.
• Develop tooling concepts and create, review, and improve manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and Value Engineering principles to balance precision, ergonomics, manufacturability, durability, and cost in tooling design.
• Deliver and maintain tooling design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form, and function.
• Perform stress analysis to verify tools are mechanically sound and safe.
• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.
• Support operations and process engineering in the use of tooling.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in selecting and implementing PDM/PLM systems to support manufacturing consistency.
• Assist in implementing an MES, CMMS, and/or EAM system.
• Assist in developing standardized tooling documentation, specifications, and engineering best practices across the organization.
• Mentor junior designers and peers in their design efforts.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with more than 12,700 nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior