Mechanical Engineer V

Voyager Space Holdings • Reno, NV

75d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer V is dual-role position requiring the candidate to perform management activities as well as the individual's current program responsibilities. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the mechanical engineering design and development of complex rocket motor systems and site manager of a team of approximately 25 engineers, which is anticipated to be approximately 70 percent of the total job duties. The position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering and program managers within the company.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
• Ten (10) to Fifteen (15) years of mechanical or aerospace systems engineering experience in similar position.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high performing aerospace technical team of 10 or more.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
• Rocket motor design and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the 'first person' representing the Reno Engineering team to visitors of the facility.
• Monitor the morale & motivation of the team.
• Communicate the company objectives & maintain regular information sharing relevant to the team.
• Work with program management and senior leadership to ensure engineering staff is performing on directed tasks.
• Support performance appraisals throughout the annual review cycle.
• Support individual contributor goal development and monitor and coach contributors.
• Review and track contributor timecards ensuring adherence to time keeping policy.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing coaching, feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Identify training needs for the team and/or individuals within the team.
• Ensure team adherence to engineering best practice, standards, and processes.
• Identify resource needs, allocate staffing accordingly, and participate in the recruitment and hiring process as needed.
• Possesses exceptional skills in communication theories, presentation design, technical presentation, and writing specialized technical documents.
• Possesses expertise in preparing sophisticated financial reports and conducting detailed analysis.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of DoD project requirements for large and strategic projects.
• Has advanced proficiency in integrating Earned Value Management (EVM) with project management methodologies.
• Has expertise in leading diverse teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Has a strong understanding of configuration management practices, logistics operations, MBSE tools, and program planning.
• Possesses advanced skills in component and subsystem integration, data acquisition, data cleaning, statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and measurement instrument operation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary annual bonus plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health benefit package.
• Retirement savings.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree