Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Propulsion & Systems

Voyager Technologies; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking engineers with expertise across design, drafting, materials and systems engineering to advance propulsion and space technology programs. The role covers actuator and igniter performance, pressure vessel design, solid rocket motor systems, and hot gas valve design, with emphasis on analysis and optimization.

The candidate will create 2D/3D models, interpret GD&T, analyze materials properties, and contribute to manufacturing planning, testing and validation to

Qualifications

• Experience solving complex design challenges in propulsion or aerospace domains.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize components such as actuators, igniters, and pressure vessels.
• Create 2D/3D models and technical drawings with GD&T.
• Analyze materials properties and develop insulator/metal solutions.
• Support testing, data collection and validation activities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve design issues.

Skills

Design optimization

CAD modeling

GD&T interpretation

Materials properties understanding

Communication skills

Systems thinking

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling

Job description

Voyager Technologies is seeking engineers with expertise across design, drafting, materials and systems engineering to advance propulsion and space technology programs. The role covers actuator and igniter performance, pressure vessel design, solid rocket motor systems, and hot gas valve design, with emphasis on analysis and optimization.

The candidate will create 2D/3D models, interpret GD&T, analyze materials properties, and contribute to manufacturing planning, testing and validation to