[Hiring] Mechanical Engineer III - Design @Voyager Technologies, Inc.

Role Description

Join Voyager Technologies, where we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future in a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real.

Job Summary

• Design:
  • Apply fundamental design principles.
  • Generate basic actuator designs.
  • Solve complex design challenges.
  • Analyze igniter performance.
  • Perform stress analysis.
  • Develop pressure vessel designs.
  • Contribute to solid rocket motor systems.
  • Analyze performance and incorporate advanced control systems.
  • Develop hot gas valves and thrusters.
  • Perform trade challenges and provide design recommendations.
• Drafting/Modelling:
  • Create intricate 2D or 3D designs.
  • Optimize productivity through CAD commands and tools.
  • Produce precise technical drawings.
  • Interpret complex GD&T symbols.
  • Create 3D models and generate complex assemblies.
• Analysis:
  • Perform basic simulations using CFD software.
  • Interpret and analyze results.
  • Apply basic engineering judgment.
  • Carry out complex structural analysis tasks.
  • Conduct dynamic analysis models, thermal analysis, and tolerance analysis tasks.
  • Interpret results, validate them, and optimize designs.
  • Analyze geometric features and provide recommendations for design modifications.
• Materials:
  • Analyze ceramic properties.
  • Evaluate rubber and phenolic insulators for thermal insulation.
  • Contribute to the development of insulator systems.
  • Expertise in advanced metal properties and material characterization.
  • Develop customized solutions and contribute to research and development of new alloys.
• Manufacturing:
  • Understand basic design specifications for additive manufacturing.
  • Perform complex mechanical assembly tasks.
  • Understand manufacturing tasks for carbon composites.
  • Perform complex machining tasks.
  • Understand basic molding and casting tasks.
  • Complete complex manufacturing planning tasks.
  • Familiar with established procedures and perform basic welding tasks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Communications:
  • Handle complex communication scenarios.
  • Deliver technical presentations and write detailed reports.
  • Adapt style to different audiences and manage challenging questions.
• Ballistics:
  • Understand propellant chemistry and combustion mechanisms.
  • Design grain configurations and formulate solid propellants.
• Systems Engineering:
  • Perform basic mass calculations and understand mass budgets.
  • Contribute to mass reduction efforts.
  • Develop program plans and understand acquisition life cycles.
  • Coordinate activities and understand reliability and safety principles.
  • Advanced skills in requirements analysis and risk management.

Qualifications

• Four (4) to seven (7) years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or relevant discipline from an accredited university (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Company Description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.