Voyager Technologies · 3 months ago
Mechanical Engineer VI (Test)
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $190K/yr
15+ years expVoyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to advancing transformative solutions. The Mechanical Engineer VI (Test) will lead complex testing programs, provide expert guidance on communication challenges, and oversee design and analysis in various engineering domains.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Can design and oversee complex testing programs
Has advanced skills in data acquisition, statistical analysis, measurement techniques, and signal processing methods
Can lead large-scale and high-risk test programs, provide guidance on test planning best practices, and contribute to the development of test planning frameworks and methodologies
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
Possesses 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
Can create 3D models and generate complex assemblies and technical drawings with precision
Understands the tie-in between testing and verification and validation of requirements
Can develop program plans, understand acquisition life cycles, and coordinate activities
Has a foundational understanding of reliability and safety principles, advanced skills in requirements analysis, and comprehensive knowledge in risk management, leading activities, and developing tailored strategies
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 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 CFD principles, navigates software interfaces, and performs simulations
Can set up and run structural analysis models, interpret results, and apply engineering judgment
Can perform dynamic analysis tasks, set up thermal analysis models, and identify manufacturing and assembly issues related to geometric tolerances
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
Required
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
U.S. citizenship
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive salary
A discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
A comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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