Voyager Technologies, Inc
Mechanical Engineer III (Propellant)
Voyager Technologies, Inc, Folsom, California, United States, 95630
Reno, NV, Folsom, CA, Huntsville, AL or Remote
Overview 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.
Job Summary
Has a comprehensive understanding of propellant chemistry, combustion mechanisms, grain configuration design, and the processes involved in formulating and manufacturing solid propellants.
Communications
Is proficient in handling complex communication scenarios, presentations, technical presentations, and writing tasks.
Can adapt their style to different audiences, use advanced software, and manage challenging questions.
Excels in creating detailed technical reports and user manuals.
Design
Can apply fundamental design principles, generate basic propellant designs, can solve complex design challenges, analyze igniter performance, and contribute to solid rocket motor systems.
Can analyze ballistic performance.
Can perform trade challenges, analyze alternatives, and provide design recommendations.
Proficiency in creating complex 2D or 3D designs, using CAD commands efficiently, producing detailed technical drawings, effectively applying GD&T symbols, accurately analyzing engineering drawings, and communicating dimensional and tolerance requirements.
Can perform basic mass calculations, understands mass budgets, and contribute to mass reduction efforts.
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.
Testing
The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing.
The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques.
The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios.
Project Management
The individual should have basic financial knowledge, effective leadership skills, and teamwork abilities.
The individual should be able to participate in procurement activities, understand the structure of proposals, and create simple schedules using basic tools and terminology.
System Performance
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.
Required Qualifications
Four (4) to seven (7) years of mechanical engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Rocket motor design and testing experience.
Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Apply Please click “Apply” to submit your application.
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Overview 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.
Job Summary
Has a comprehensive understanding of propellant chemistry, combustion mechanisms, grain configuration design, and the processes involved in formulating and manufacturing solid propellants.
Communications
Is proficient in handling complex communication scenarios, presentations, technical presentations, and writing tasks.
Can adapt their style to different audiences, use advanced software, and manage challenging questions.
Excels in creating detailed technical reports and user manuals.
Design
Can apply fundamental design principles, generate basic propellant designs, can solve complex design challenges, analyze igniter performance, and contribute to solid rocket motor systems.
Can analyze ballistic performance.
Can perform trade challenges, analyze alternatives, and provide design recommendations.
Proficiency in creating complex 2D or 3D designs, using CAD commands efficiently, producing detailed technical drawings, effectively applying GD&T symbols, accurately analyzing engineering drawings, and communicating dimensional and tolerance requirements.
Can perform basic mass calculations, understands mass budgets, and contribute to mass reduction efforts.
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.
Testing
The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing.
The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques.
The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios.
Project Management
The individual should have basic financial knowledge, effective leadership skills, and teamwork abilities.
The individual should be able to participate in procurement activities, understand the structure of proposals, and create simple schedules using basic tools and terminology.
System Performance
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.
Required Qualifications
Four (4) to seven (7) years of mechanical engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Rocket motor design and testing experience.
Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Apply Please click “Apply” to submit your application.
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