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Voyager Technologies · 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer II (Design)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. The Mechanical Engineer II (Design) will be responsible for designing and analyzing electromechanical systems, creating technical drawings, and performing simulations while contributing to various engineering projects.

AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The individual should have a basic understanding of electromechanical actuators, igniters, pressure vessel, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves, thrusters, and trade principles

The individual should be able to apply these principles independently, select appropriate materials and components, and contribute to decision-making processes by considering multiple factors and constraints

The individual should also be able to apply fundamental design trade principles and evaluate trade-offs between design alternatives

Proficiency in creating complex 2D or 3D designs, using CAD commands efficiently, producing detailed technical drawings, effectively applying GD&T symbols, accurately analyzing engineering drawings, and communicating dimensional and tolerance requirements

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

The individual is able to carry out complex communication scenarios, including group discussions, adapting style to different audiences, and demonstrating effective written communication skills

The individual develops presentations with data visualizations, advanced software features, and engaging content

The individual understands technical content, use visual aids, adapt presentation styles, and moderate Q&A sessions

The individual is proficient in writing tasks such as creating detailed technical reports, user manuals, and specifications, incorporating appropriate terminology, conducting thorough research, and organizing information for targeted audiences

The individual should be able to interpret design specifications, perform mechanical assembly, understand manufacturing tasks for carbon composites, operate machining tools and equipment, perform molding and casting, create manufacturing planning documents, communicate processes effectively, and contribute to simple manufacturing plans

The individual should be familiar with welding principles and equipment

The individual can identify and classify ceramics, select suitable materials for specific applications, and understand basic processing techniques

The individual understands mass calculation, units, and estimation methods for system mass control, planning and managing DoD acquisition programs, ensuring system reliability and safety, documenting project requirements, and identifying risks for risk assessments and mitigation strategies

The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing

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

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

The individual should have basic financial knowledge, effective leadership skills, and teamwork abilities

The individual should be able to participate in procurement activities, understand the structure of proposals, and create simple schedules using basic tools and terminology

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 EngineeringCAD ProficiencyCFD PrinciplesRocket Motor DesignMaterials SelectionSystems EngineeringTesting PrinciplesProject ManagementBasic Financial KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTeamwork AbilitiesLeadership Skills

Required

Two (2) to four (4) 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

Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time