Mechanical Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design for spaceflight hardware from concept through flight. You will work with electrical/RF engineers, systems engineers and program management to ensure designs survive launch and operate in space environments.

Based in San Diego and 100% onsite, you will develop enclosures, perform structural/thermal analyses, create GD&T drawings, and guide manufacturing from BOM to flight qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• 6 years of mechanical design experience for PCBAs.
• Knowledge of space flight requirements and environments.
• 5 years minimum experience in SolidWorks, Ansys or equivalent 3D CAD experience.
• Strong drafting standards per ASME-Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Experience writing manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical enclosures, structures, systems, and mounting solutions for spacecraft electronics payloads.
• Generate detailed part and assembly drawings with GD&T per ASME-Y14.5 in SolidWorks for fabrication and inspection.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and Ansys Mechanical to verify margins.
• Conduct space environment thermal analysis and bolted joint analysis per NASA-STD-5020.
• Create BOMs and collaborate with electrical/RF engineers on PCB layout and mechanical integration.
• Write environmental test procedures and support test execution and data review.
• Develop content for design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and support vendor sourcing.
• Own hardware through its full lifecycle from concept to delivery.

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

GD&T

ASME-Y14.5

3D CAD

NASA-STD-5020

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for owning the mechanical design and analysis from concept through flight, working closely with electrical/RF engineers, systems engineers, and program management to deliver flight hardware that survives launch and performs in the space environment. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role for someone who wants to see a design through its full lifecycle from early trade studies and requirements, through analysis, drawings, fabrication, test, and flight.

The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering department based in San Diego, CA. This role is100% onsite.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Design mechanical enclosures, structures, systems, and mounting solutions for spacecraft electronics payloads
• Generate detailed part and assembly drawings with GD&T per ASME-Y14.5 in SolidWorks suitable for fabrication and inspection
• Perform structural and thermal analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and/or Ansys Mechanical to verify design margins against launch loads, on‑orbit thermal environments, and mission requirements
• Conduct space environment thermal analysis, incorporating conductive and radiative heat transfer, to support thermal design and component survivability
• Conduct bolted joint analysis per NASA-STD-5020 to verify fastener margins under launch and on‑orbit loading
• Perform Steinberg‑based structural fatigue analysis for electronic components subjected to random vibration and shock environments
• Create Mechanical BOM’s selecting proper materials (adhesives, overcoats, inks, etc.) based on spaceflight requirements/restrictions and materials engineering knowledge
• Collaborate closely with electrical and RF engineers on PCB layout, packaging, and mechanical‑electrical integration
• Develop manufacturing instructions and work with fabrication/assembly technicians to build flight and engineering hardware
• Write environmental test procedures (TVAC, sine/random vibration, shock) and support test execution and data review
• Develop content for and present at formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
• Work with vendors to source manufactured hardware
• Work effectively in a leadership or support role on a multi‑disciplinary project team
• Own hardware through its full lifecycle — from concept and requirements through design, analysis, build, test, and delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering design as it relates to Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)
• Knowledge of space flight requirements, standards and environments is required
• 5 years minimum experience in SolidWorks, Ansys or equivalent 3D CAD experience
• Strong background in the knowledge drafting standards per ASME-Y14.5 and GD&T
• Understanding of machining and mechanical assembly as it impacts design
• Experience writing manufacturing instructions.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

The good faith base salary rangefor this role is $110,000–$135,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company