Mechatronics Engineer: Space & Defense Automation

Voyager Technologies

Pueblo (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
Gym memberships
401(k) company match
Wellness programs
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Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, Colorado, onsite, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, commission, and sustain integrated mechatronic systems for solid rocket motor production and energetic materials manufacturing. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, partnering with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Safety, and Compliance to drive safe, reliable operations.

With 3–5 years of hands‑on experience, you’ll own system validation, documentation, and continuous

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of experience in mechatronics, automation, or a related field OR Master's degree with 1 year of experience OR 7 years of hands‑on mechatronics and automation experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience designing, building, and commissioning mechatronic systems — robotics, motion control, sensors, and electromechanical integration.
  • Experience integrating hardware across subsystems including PLCs, sensors, actuators, and software control layers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and commission mechatronic systems — including robotic handling, custom end-effectors, motion control, sensor integration, and electromechanical assemblies — to support production of solid rocket motors and energetic materials.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing automated systems across the production floor to maximize uptime, process reliability, and throughput.
  • Integrate hardware components with software control layers and data pipelines; develop and execute system validation plans including functional testing, FAT/SAT, and related documentation.
  • Author and maintain engineering documentation — schematics, test records, validation reports, and change logs — per program and compliance requirements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle time, error rates, and manual intervention across manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Safety, and Compliance teams to embed mechatronics solutions into all phases of the product lifecycle.
  • Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve system failures and deviations, supporting safety and quality culture.
  • Leverage AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate design iteration, code generation, and troubleshooting workflows.

Skills

Mechatronics design
Robotics & motion control
Sensors & actuators integration
PLC integration
Python/C#/C++ programming
Regulatory compliance (OSHA/ITAR)

Education

Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, Colorado, onsite, seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to design, commission, and sustain integrated mechatronic systems for solid rocket motor production and energetic materials manufacturing. You will work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, partnering with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Safety, and Compliance to drive safe, reliable operations.

With 3–5 years of hands‑on experience, you’ll own system validation, documentation, and continuous

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