Mechanical Engineer III or IV

The role

The Mechanical Engineer owns mechanical design and analysis from concept through flight. This role involves designing enclosures, structures, and systems for spacecraft hardware.

What you will do

• Own hardware through its full lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Design mechanical enclosures, structures, systems, and mounting solutions for spacecraft hardware.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis to verify design margins.
• Generate detailed part and assembly drawings for fabrication and inspection.
• Collaborate with electrical and RF engineers on PCB layout, packaging, and integration.
• Develop manufacturing instructions and work with technicians to build hardware.
• Write environmental test procedures and support test execution and data review.
• Contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.

Required qualifications

• BS or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design experience.
• Knowledge of space flight requirements, standards and environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals: statics, dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, materials, and fabrication.
• Excellent communicator proficient in development and delivery of presentations.
• Experience with FEA (SolidWorks, Ansys, or similar).
• 3D CAD proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Ability to understand and apply GD&T per ASME-Y14.5.
• Understanding of machining and mechanical assembly as it impacts design.
• Experience writing manufacturing instructions.
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating electronic components (PCBAs, motors, sensors etc.) into mechanical designs for space or military applications.
• Structural or thermal testing experience – TVAC, thermal cycling, random vibration, shock.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) to conform to export regulations.

About the company

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