Mechanical Engineer IV - Test

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. 

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. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

The Mechanical Engineer IV – Test is a key technical contributor to a team developing advanced propulsion and Aero technologies that enable mission-critical capabilities across defense and space systems. The team designs, develops and integrates the next generation of propulsion hardware, taking ownership of critical system components from concept through deployment. We are looking for an experienced test engineer with expertise in leading complex testing programs, advanced data analysis and system validation for aerospace applications.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager and is part of our Strategic Systems Department based in Reno, NV. It is located in Reno, NV.

Job Summary:

Testing

• Possesses extensive knowledge in test assembly and integration, data acquisition, statistical modeling, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, measurement techniques and planning tests for complex systems.
• Can lead activities, design complex setups, develop custom fixtures, optimize testing processes, troubleshoot instrumentation and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Communications

• Possesses experience in various communication modalities, including public speaking, negotiation, conflict resolution and persuasive communication.
• Excels in designing professional presentations, delivering complex technical presentations and writing specialized technical documents, demonstrating advanced writing techniques and ensuring accuracy and precision in communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

 Design

• The individual should have a basic understanding of electromechanical actuators, igniters, pressure vessel, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves and thrusters.

Drafting/Modelling

• 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.

Systems Engineering

• Understands the tie-in between testing and verification and validation of requirements.
• Can contribute to identifying potential risks, analyzing failure modes and implementing reliability and safety measures.

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.

Ballistics

• Understands propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms and grain performance factors.

System Performance

• Designs simple control systems using standard techniques, understands diagrams and specifications and implements basic algorithms.
• Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritizes stakeholder needs and documents requirements using standard templates.
• Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse and propellant combustion.

Analysis

• 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.

 Avionics

• 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.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other relevant discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of mechanical engineering experience.

 Preferred Qualifications:      

• Rocket motor design and testing experience.
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time for on-site integration and customer meetings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $125,400– $174,895 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.  

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.