Mechanical Engineer III or IV

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • San Diego, CA

3d • $125,000 - $167,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Engineer III or IV to own mechanical design and analysis from concept through flight. The role works closely with electrical and RF engineers, systems engineers, and program management to deliver flight hardware that withstands launch and performs in the space environment. The engineer will take designs through their full lifecycle, including trade studies, requirements, analysis, drawings, fabrication, testing, and flight.

The position is based in San Diego, California, is 100% onsite, and reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager in the Engineering department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 6 years of mechanical or electromechanical design experience.
• Knowledge of spaceflight requirements, standards, and environments.
• Strong understanding of statics, dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, materials, and fabrication.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency developing and delivering presentations, including formal design reviews.
• Experience with FEA using SolidWorks, Ansys, or similar to validate structural, thermal, vibrational, and performance requirements.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD with SolidWorks and ability to apply GD&T per ASME-Y14.5 to create engineering drawings.
• Understanding of machining and mechanical assembly as they affect design.
• Experience writing manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision; highly motivated and self-starting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Must meet U.S. Person and export authorization eligibility requirements under ITAR and EAR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating electronic components, such as PCBAs, motors, and sensors, into mechanical designs for space or military applications.
• Structural or thermal testing experience, including TVAC, thermal cycling, random vibration, or shock.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware through its full lifecycle, from concept and requirements through design, analysis, build, test, and delivery.
• Design mechanical enclosures, structures, systems, and mounting solutions for spacecraft hardware.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis to verify design margins against launch loads, on-orbit thermal environments, and mission requirements.
• Generate detailed part and assembly drawings suitable for fabrication and inspection.
• Collaborate with electrical and RF engineers on PCB layout, packaging, and mechanical-electrical integration.
• Develop manufacturing instructions and work with fabrication and assembly technicians to build flight and engineering hardware.
• Write environmental test procedures for TVAC, sine/random vibration, and shock, and support test execution and data review.
• Contribute to improving team tools, templates, processes, and standards.

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 on-demand workout videos.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• 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: Mid Level