Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V)

The role

The Energetics Tool Engineer manages the design, fabrication, and inspection of tooling and equipment for solid rocket motor manufacturing. This role involves coordinating design activities, developing tooling concepts, and supporting manufacturing processes for energetic operations.

What you will do

• Manage assigned tooling projects by coordinating design and fabrication activities
• Travel to suppliers to support fabrication and inspection
• Work with manufacturing teams to achieve program quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Define tooling and equipment needed for new and existing programs
• Develop tooling concepts and improve manufacturing processes
• Deliver and maintain detailed tooling design documentation including CAD models and drawings
• Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance
• Perform stress analysis to ensure tools are mechanically sound and safe
• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability
• Support continuous improvement activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines or equivalent experience
• Ten to fifteen years of tool design/engineering experience with emphasis in solid rocket live operations
• Working knowledge of casting, curing, and cutting operations in processing solid propellant both tooling and equipment
• Experience in the tool design of cast cores, cast distribution, stripping of cast cores, cutting/trimming of propellant, fixtures/stands used in propellant environments, and lifting, handling and tran
• Proficiency with CAD software for mechanical design (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and metrology principles
• Experience with Finite Element analysis practices
• Ability to design and validate fixtures, jigs, and gauges for precision assembly and inspection
• Experience with tooling materials selection, machining processes, and tolerance analysis
• Experience in tooling configuration management and change-control processes
• Previous use of a MES or EAM/CMMS system to manage tool fabrication and maintenance
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs
• Experience with SRM motor case, nozzle, or divert/attitude control systems tool design
• Previous experience in designing tools for automation
• Active Secret clearance

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

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 ground to space.