Mechanical Engineer III - Test

Voyager Technologies, Inc.•Reno, NV

4d•$103,360 - $147,535

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III focused on testing. The role requires advanced capabilities in component and subsystem integration, data acquisition and cleaning, statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, measurement instrument operation, calibration, and test-plan development. The engineer will create test plans for complex systems, including risk assessments and resource allocation, and communicate results through technical presentations, reports, and user manuals. The position also involves mechanical design, drafting and modeling, analysis, systems engineering, and project management. Work may include actuator and pressure-vessel design, igniter performance analysis, stress and thermal analysis, solid rocket motor systems, control systems, hot-gas valves and thrusters, CAD modeling and drawings, CFD and structural analysis, tolerance analysis, requirements and risk management, vendor evaluation, procurement strategies, and schedule management. Candidates must have 4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience and a relevant engineering bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The role requires approximately 10% travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Applicants must also meet U.S. Person requirements under applicable export regulations. The Nevada base salary range is $103,360–$147,535; actual compensation may vary. Voyager offers a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off, health benefits, retirement savings, a wellness program, and other benefits.

Requirements

4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level; requires U.S. citizenship.
Must meet U.S. Person requirements under applicable U.S. export regulations and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Rocket motor design and testing experience.
Current DoD Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Master of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Integrate components and subsystems; acquire and clean data; perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing.
Set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and develop comprehensive test plans for complex systems, including risk assessments and resource allocation.
Create and deliver technical presentations, reports, and user manuals, adapting communications for different audiences.
Apply mechanical design principles to actuator, pressure-vessel, igniter, solid rocket motor, hot-gas valve, and thruster design and analysis.
Perform design trade studies, evaluate alternatives, and provide design recommendations.
Create and optimize 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and precise technical drawings; interpret GD&T.
Perform CFD, structural, dynamic, thermal, and tolerance analyses; interpret and validate results and recommend design or manufacturing improvements.
Contribute to systems engineering activities, including program planning, requirements analysis, reliability and safety, and risk management.
Lead small teams and support schedules, procurement strategies, vendor evaluations, supplier-performance analysis, and contract management.
Travel approximately 10% of the time.