Mechanical Engineer V - Design

The role

The Mechanical Engineer V will design complex systems including actuators, pressure vessels, and solid rocket motor systems. They will perform advanced modeling, simulation, analysis, and manufacturing planning for defense and space technology.

What you will do

• Optimize actuator performance and design specialized igniters
• Design pressure vessels and solid rocket motor systems
• Lead development of hot gas valve and rocket thruster designs
• Create intricate 2D or 3D models using advanced CAD
• Conduct structural, dynamic, and thermal analysis
• Optimize designs and select materials for additive manufacturing and machining
• Perform assembly tasks and integrate components for testing
• Conduct mass analyses and identify critical areas for mass reduction
• Manage small teams and simple schedules
• Analyze propellant chemistry and grain geometry

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of St

About the company

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions for human progress and national security.