Mechanical Engineer VI - Test

Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company focused on providing mission‑critical solutions.

• The individual is a recognized authority in the field with extensive experience in testing environments, deep knowledge of test assembly techniques, and advanced statistical techniques, can design and oversee complex testing programs.
• Has advanced skills in data acquisition, statistical analysis, measurement techniques, and signal processing methods.
• Can lead large‑scale and high‑risk test programs, provide guidance on test planning best practices, and contribute to the development of test planning frameworks and methodologies.

• The individual 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Fifteen (15) or more 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.
• Positive, cooperative, self‑motivated, and professional behavior.
• Contribute as necessary to get the job done.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security…