Mechanical Engineer VI - Test

Voyager Technologies•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Requirements

Fifteen (15) or more years of mechanical engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior.
Contribute as necessary to get the job done.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Basic understanding of electromechanical actuators, igniters, pressure vessel, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves, and thrusters.
Expertise in creating intricate 2D or 3D designs, optimizing productivity through CAD commands and tools, producing precise technical drawings, and interpreting complex GD&T symbols.
Understand the tie-in between testing and verification and validation of requirements.
Foundational understanding of reliability and safety principles, advanced skills in requirements analysis, and comprehensive knowledge in risk management.
Basic financial knowledge.
Understand operations research principles.
Understand complex procurement tasks.
Understand propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms, and grain performance factors.
Design simple control systems using standard techniques, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms.
Conduct requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates.
Understand solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion.
Understand CFD principles, navigate software interfaces, and perform simulations.
Set up and run structural analysis models, interpret results, and apply engineering judgment.
Perform dynamic analysis tasks, set up thermal analysis models, and identify manufacturing and assembly issues related to geometric tolerances.
Understand basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles.
Identify common components and connections and contribute to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Rocket motor design and testing experience.
Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee complex testing programs.
Lead large-scale and high-risk test programs.
Provide guidance on test planning best practices.
Contribute to the development of test planning frameworks and methodologies.
Provide expert guidance on complex communication challenges.
Develop compelling narratives, tailor content for specific audiences, and provide expert consultation on presentation strategies and audience engagement methods.
Write technical documents with precision and accuracy.
Create intricate 2D or 3D designs, optimizing productivity through CAD commands and tools, producing precise technical drawings, and interpreting complex GD&T symbols.
Create 3D models and generate complex assemblies and technical drawings with precision.
Develop program plans, understand acquisition life cycles, and coordinate activities.
Lead activities and develop tailored strategies in risk management.
Lead small teams.
Create simple proposals and manage simple schedules.
Effectively communicate goals and expectations.
Develop procurement strategies, manage vendor evaluations, analyze supplier performance, and implement effective contract management practices.
Contribute to tasks under guidance in avionics, including basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles.
Identify common components and connections and contribute to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines.