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Voyager Technologies · 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer V - Design

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense and space technology company committed to advancing mission-critical solutions. The Mechanical Engineer V will be responsible for complex design challenges, optimizing actuator performance, and leading the development of advanced aerospace components.

AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Has expertise in complex design challenges, optimizing actuator performance, designing specialized igniters, designing pressure vessels, designing solid rocket motor systems, and leading the development of hot gas valve and rocket thruster designs

Can generate complex actuator designs, conduct thorough performance analysis, and implement innovative solutions

Has expertise in trade-off analysis, integrating multidisciplinary considerations, and providing comprehensive recommendations for design optimization and decision-making

Possesses exceptional skills in designing intricate 2D or 3D models, using advanced CAD commands, and generating technical drawings

Can interpret complex GD&T symbols, analyze engineering drawings, and provide guidance on dimensional and tolerance requirements

Can create intricate 3D models, use advanced features, and contribute to the development of solid modeling practices within the software

Possesses expertise in advanced ceramic properties, insulator material characterization, and advanced metal types

Can conduct detailed characterization, develop customized solutions, contribute to research and innovation, provide expert consultation, lead research projects, and optimize metal selection for challenging applications

Has expertise in refractory metal types, their properties, behavior at extreme temperatures, and processing techniques

Possesses exceptional skills in communication theories, presentation design, technical presentation, and writing specialized technical documents

Can 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

Excels in writing technical documents with precision and accuracy

Has expertise in complex simulation setups, analysis techniques, structural analysis, dynamic analysis, and thermal analysis

Can build complex simulations, validate models, and make informed engineering decisions

Can interpret and validate dynamic analysis results, optimize structural designs, and address thermal management challenges

Has expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles, statistical tolerance analysis methods, and virtual inspection techniques

Has expertise in complex additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, composite layups, machining, molding and casting, advanced manufacturing planning techniques, and welding tasks

Can optimize designs, select materials and processes, and specify quality control checks including NDT methods

Can lead assembly teams, perform composite fabrication, set up and program machining equipment, and perform molding and casting tasks

Can provide expert consultation on manufacturing planning strategies and best practices

The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing including the handling of energetics

The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques

The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios

Possesses advanced knowledge of mass estimation techniques, acquisition process, requirements analysis, prioritization, validation, and risk management

Can conduct detailed mass analyses for complex systems, identify critical areas for mass reduction, and propose optimization strategies

Can contribute to identifying potential risks, analyzing failure modes, and implementing reliability and safety measures. The individual is a recognized authority in the field

Possesses basic financial knowledge, can lead small teams, understand operations research principles, understands complex procurement tasks, create simple proposals, and manage simple schedules

Can effectively communicate goals and expectations, develop procurement strategies, manage vendor evaluations, analyze supplier performance, and implement effective contract management practices

Understands advanced grain design methodologies, analyze burning characteristics, and optimize performance

Understands propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms, and grain performance factors

Designs simple control systems using standard techniques, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms

Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates

Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion

Understands basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles, contributing to tasks under guidance

Identifies common components and connections and contributes to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringRocket Motor DesignAdvanced CADComplex SimulationAdditive ManufacturingMaterials CharacterizationTesting PrinciplesSystems EngineeringProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingTechnical Writing

Required

Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Ten (10) to fifteen (15) 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

Preferred

Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior

Contribute as necessary to get the job done

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