Mechanical Engineer V – Design

Voyager Technologies

. Design complex actuators, specialized igniters, pressure vessels, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves, and rocket thrusters .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and aerospace engineering with a focus on actuator design, performance analysis, and advanced materials characterization. Proficient in CAD modeling, testing methodologies, and compliance with U.S. security clearance requirements.

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Mechanical Engineering ExperienceRocket Motor Design2D and 3D CAD ModelingTesting and AnalysisU.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Actuator DesignPerformance AnalysisMaterial CharacterizationGD&T InterpretationNDT MethodsStatistical AnalysisRisk ManagementControl Systems DesignSolid Propellant ManufacturingFailure-Mode Analysis

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedCooperativeProfessional Behavior

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Rocket ThrustersPressure VesselsComposite FabricationMachiningWeldingCombustionAvionicsITAR ComplianceVendor EvaluationContract Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design complex actuators, specialized igniters, pressure vessels, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves, and rocket thrusters
Conduct actuator performance analysis, trade-off analysis, simulations, structural, dynamic, and thermal analysis
Create advanced 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings
Interpret GD&T symbols and provide guidance on dimensional and tolerance requirements
Characterize ceramic, insulator, refractory metal, and advanced metal materials
Optimize designs, select manufacturing materials and processes, and specify quality-control checks including NDT methods
Lead assembly, composite fabrication, machining, molding, casting, and welding activities
Develop and execute testing, including component integration, measurement instrumentation, calibration, test-data acquisition, statistical analysis, and visualization
Conduct mass estimation, requirements analysis, risk management, failure-mode analysis, and reliability and safety planning
Support procurement, vendor evaluation, supplier-performance analysis, contract management, and schedule management
Analyze grain design, propellant chemistry, combustion, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing
Design basic control systems and contribute to avionics, ignition, wiring-harness, circuit-board, and software-design activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR
Rocket motor design and testing experience preferred
Master of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline preferred
Able to travel approximately 10% of the time
Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits