Mechanical Engineer III - Design

Voyager Technologies•Reno, NV

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Engineer III to contribute to design and development for defense, national security, and space technology programs. The role encompasses mechanical design, drafting and modeling, engineering analysis, materials, manufacturing, communications, ballistics, and systems engineering. The engineer will solve complex design challenges, assess performance and alternatives, and provide design recommendations while contributing to solid rocket motor systems and related components. The position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree, and four to seven years of mechanical engineering experience. The successful candidate must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time and obtain and maintain an appropriate U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. A master's degree, rocket motor design and testing experience, and a current DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance are preferred. Voyager offers a total compensation package that includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off, health benefits, retirement savings, a wellness program, and other benefits. The listed base salary ranges are $108,800–$155,300 in California and $97,920–$139,770 in Nevada. Compensation may vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance.

Requirements

Four to seven years of mechanical engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university; equivalent experience may be considered 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; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Apply design principles to develop actuator designs, solve complex design challenges, analyze igniter performance, perform stress analysis, develop pressure vessel designs, and contribute to solid rocket motor systems.
Analyze performance, incorporate advanced control systems, and develop hot gas valves and thrusters.
Conduct trade studies, analyze alternatives, and provide design recommendations.
Create 2D and 3D designs, models, assemblies, and precise technical drawings using CAD tools; interpret complex GD&T symbols.
Perform CFD simulations and interpret results using engineering judgment.
Conduct structural, dynamic, thermal, and tolerance analyses; validate and optimize designs and make informed decisions based on results.
Analyze geometric features, datum reference frames, and functional tolerancing, and recommend design modifications or manufacturing process improvements.
Analyze ceramic properties and evaluate rubber and phenolic insulators for thermal insulation; contribute to insulator system development.
Apply knowledge of advanced metals, material characterization, and refractory metal processing to develop solutions and contribute to alloy and technology research and development.
Apply manufacturing knowledge across additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, carbon composites, machining, molding and casting, manufacturing planning, and basic welding; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and user manuals, adapting communication to different audiences and handling challenging questions.
Apply knowledge of propellant chemistry, combustion mechanisms, grain configuration design, and solid propellant formulation and manufacturing.
Perform mass calculations, understand mass budgets, and contribute to mass reduction efforts.
Develop program plans, understand acquisition life cycles, and coordinate activities.
Apply reliability and safety principles, analyze requirements, and lead risk management activities and tailored strategy development.