Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace

Socket.dev; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Gym memberships nationwide

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical hardware for aerospace and defense programs. You will create CAD models, drawings, and documentation, and perform structural and thermal analyses, contributing to qualification and production testing.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and is based in Folsom, Reno, Long Beach, or Huntsville with a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation support may be provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field with 4 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 2 years of experience OR 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4–10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace, defense, propulsion, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing mechanical hardware, structures, components, assemblies, tooling, or test equipment in a complex engineering environment.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of structural mechanics, materials, thermal effects, loads, interfaces, and design-for-manufacturability.
• Ability to interpret and develop technical requirements, specifications, drawings, and communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting hardware development, integration, testing, manufacturing, or production troubleshooting in aerospace/defense/high-reliability environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Security Clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, structures, tooling, and propulsion hardware from concept through production.
• Prepare 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation for motor and aerospace hardware.
• Conduct structural, thermal, stress, fatigue, and vibration analyses per program needs.
• Support testing, qualification, acceptance, and environmental testing of hardware.
• Collaborate with propulsion, systems, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to ensure producibility and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements reviews, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Assist manufacturing by resolving issues, evaluating nonconformances, and implementing improvements.
• Apply aerospace engineering practices and design-for-manufacturability to improve performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Systems thinking

Aerospace fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field with 4 years experience

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with 2 years experience

8 years of related engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering documentation

ANSYS / FEA (preferred)

MATLAB (preferred)

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 the design, development, analysis, integration, test, and production support of mechanical hardware and systems for aerospace, solid rocket propulsion, defense, and national security applications.

The position reports to the Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering Department based in Folsom, Reno, Long Beach, or Huntsville. This role is hybrid. Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, structures, tooling, and propulsion-related hardware from concept through production, applying sound mechanical engineering principles and applicable aerospace and defense standards.
• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other technical documentation for solid rocket motor and aerospace hardware.
• Perform and/or support mechanical engineering analyses, including structural, thermal, stress, fatigue, fracture, tolerance, vibration, and load-path analyses as appropriate to the assigned program.
• Support the development, integration, qualification, acceptance, and environmental testing of aerospace and solid rocket propulsion hardware; review test data and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with propulsion, systems, manufacturing, quality, materials, test, configuration management, and program teams to ensure designs are producible, testable, reliable, and compliant with requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and technical working groups, including requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, manufacturing readiness activities, failure reviews, and configuration-controlled change processes.
• Support manufacturing and production by resolving technical issues, evaluating nonconformances, providing engineering dispositions, and implementing design improvements while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Apply aerospace and defense engineering practices, GD&T, configuration control, risk management, design-for-manufacturability, and lessons learned to improve hardware performance, reliability, and producibility.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field with 4 years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field with 2 years of relevant professional experience OR 8 years of relevant engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
2. 4–10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace, defense, propulsion, manufacturing, or a closely related engineering discipline.
3. Demonstrated experience designing and developing mechanical hardware, structures, components, assemblies, tooling, or test equipment in a complex engineering environment.
4. Experience with 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering documentation.
5. Working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structural mechanics, materials, thermal effects, loads, interfaces, and design-for-manufacturability.
6. Ability to interpret and develop technical requirements, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation and communicate technical recommendations to cross-functional teams.
7. Experience supporting hardware development, integration, testing, manufacturing, or production troubleshooting in an aerospace, defense, propulsion, or other high-reliability environment.
8. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, if required for the assigned position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with solid rocket motors, rocket propulsion hardware, motor cases, nozzles, igniters, insulation, interfaces, or associated ground/test equipment.
• Experience with aerospace or defense standards and analysis tools such as FEA, ANSYS, MATLAB, tolerance analysis software, or similar engineering tools.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnights, to support suppliers, manufacturing operations, test activities, program reviews, or other business needs.
• Ability to work in office, manufacturing, laboratory, and test environments and safely work around mechanical hardware and associated equipment as required.
• Certain positions may require eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance and/or compliance with applicable export-control requirements.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $97,000–$199,000 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 match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range: $103,000—$199,000 USD

Nevada pay range: $97,000—$189,000 USD