Senior Mechanical Engineer

Voyager Technologies; Mojave (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Excellent healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Mojave, California, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for Lunar Systems to lead a team responsible for primary and secondary structures and mechanisms, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring standards are met.

The role reports to the Structures, Analysis, and Mechanism Manager within the Propulsion and Test Department and is onsite or hybrid with up to 5% travel. A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years in aerospace are required; MS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience in the mechanical or aerospace field.
• Experience designing structural and mechanism components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of analyzing components to harsh environments (vibration, shock, acoustic).
• Experience in vendor management to procure components, ensuring cost, quality and schedule objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers for primary/secondary structure and mechanisms.
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks across the team.
• Develop and ensure tools, methods, and best practices are followed.
• Review CAD drawings, analyses, and test reports for standards compliance.
• Create and execute test plans and document results.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Team coordination

Structural analysis

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

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.

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer for Lunar Systems is responsible for designing, analyzing, and building Primary and Secondary Structure.

The position reports to the Structures, Analysis, and Mechanism Manager and is part of the Propulsion and Test Department based in Mojave, California. This role is onsite or hybrid.

In This Role, The Essential Functions Are

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers for primary/secondary structure and mechanisms
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks across the team
• Develop and ensure tools, methods, and best practices are followed
• Review technical content, such as CAD drawings, analysis, and test reports meet standards
• Create and execute test plans and document the results
• Create designs, analysis and test plans
• Manage vendors to procure components, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met
• Present programmatic and technical content

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience in the mechanical or Aerospace field.
• Experience designing structural and mechanism components and assemblies
• Knowledge of how to analyze components to harsh environments (vibration, shock, acoustic)
• Manage vendors to procure components, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience developing hardware and systems for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles

Travel, Physical, And/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 5%, including the possibility of overnights within the United States
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds

The good faith base salary range for this role is $120,000–$150,000 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

$120,000—$150,000 USD