Mechanical Engineer V - Test

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex test programs, develop fixtures, and optimize data acquisition and analysis. You will apply advanced modeling and CFD/FEA techniques, ensuring rigorous verification and validation of requirements while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires significant experience in test and propulsion-related areas, travel about 10%, and eligibility for U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience and ability to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, high-risk test programs and oversee test assembly and integration.
• Design complex test setups and fixtures; optimize testing processes and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Interpret measurement uncertainties; apply statistical methods and data analysis to improve results.
• Develop program plans, coordinate acquisition life cycles, and manage cross-functional teams.
• Communicate complex results clearly through technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Test & verification

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T

CFD

FEA

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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.

Job Summary:

Testing

• Possesses extensive knowledge in test assembly and integration, data acquisition systems, statistical modeling, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, measurement techniques, and test strategies.
• Can lead activities, design complex setups, develop custom fixtures, optimize testing processes, troubleshoot instrumentation, and analyze measurement uncertainties.
• Are a recognized authority in the field, capable of handling large-scale, high-risk test programs.

Communications

• Possesses exceptional skills in communication theories, presentation design, technical presentation, and writing specialized technical documents.
• Can provide expert guidance on complex communication challenges, develop compelling narratives, tailor content for specific audiences, and provide expert consultation on presentation strategies and audience engagement methods.
• Excels in writing technical documents with precision and accuracy.

Design

• The individual should have a basic understanding of electromechanical actuators, igniters, pressure vessel, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves, and thrusters.
• Possesses expertise in creating intricate 2D or 3D designs, optimizing productivity through CAD commands and tools, producing precise technical drawings, and interpreting complex GD&T symbols.
• Can create 3D models and generate complex assemblies and technical drawings with precision.
• Understands the tie-in between testing and verification and validation of requirements.
• Can develop program plans, understand acquisition life cycles, and coordinate activities.
• Has a foundational understanding of reliability and safety principles, advanced skills in requirements analysis, and comprehensive knowledge in risk management, leading activities, and developing tailored strategies.

Project Management

• Possesses basic financial knowledge, can lead small teams, understand operations research principles, understands complex procurement tasks, create simple proposals, and manage simple schedules.
• Can effectively communicate goals and expectations, develop procurement strategies, manage vendor evaluations, analyze supplier performance, and implement effective contract management practices.
• Understands propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms, and grain performance factors.

System Performance

• Designs simple control systems using standard techniques, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms.
• Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates.
• Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion.

Analysis

• Understands CFD principles, navigates software interfaces, and performs simulations.
• Can set up and run structural analysis models, interpret results, and apply engineering judgment.
• Can perform dynamic analysis tasks, set up thermal analysis models, and identify manufacturing and assembly issues related to geometric tolerances.
• Understands basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles, contributing to tasks under guidance.
• Identifies common components and connections and contributes to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferences:

• Rocket motor design and testing experience
• Current DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance
• Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

The salary range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors. Those include but are not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

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. Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

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.

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.

$149,815 - $207,385 USD