Mechatronics Engineer

The role

The Mechatronics Engineer will design, integrate, commission, and sustain mechatronic systems. This work supports solid rocket motor production and energetic materials manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design, build, and commission mechatronic systems including robotic handling, custom end-effectors, motion control, sensor integration, and electromechanical assemblies
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing automated systems
• Integrate hardware components with software control layers and data pipelines
• Develop and execute system validation plans including functional testing and acceptance testing
• Author and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, test records, validation reports, and change logs
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and error rates
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Safety, and Compliance teams
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve system failures
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for design iteration, code generation, and troubleshooting

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with 3 years of experience in mechatronics, automation, or a related
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and commissioning mechatronic systems
• Experience integrating hardware across multiple subsystems including PLCs, sensors, actuators, and software control layers
• General programming aptitude to read, modify, and write control or scripting code (Python, C#, C++, or equivalent)
• Experience working in at least one regulated industry (aerospace, defense, chemical, or similar)
• Commitment to safety culture and ability to operate within regulatory environments including OSHA and ITAR
• Strong documentation habits including test records, validation reports, and engineering change logs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching in a manufacturing environment
• 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to have

• Experience with energetic materials, explosives, or other hazardous manufacturing environments (C1D1/C2D1 or equivalent)
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI-assisted applications in manufacturing contexts

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 meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses
• Minimum age 21 and over
• Must comply with Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable Department of Defense directives
• Successful completion of any legally required background investigations
• Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) to conform to ITAR and EAR

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress and protect critical assets.