Mechanical Engineer

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Segment: Voyager Space

• Defense (Valley Tech Systems)

Location: Folsom, CA; Reno, NV

Job Type: Full Time

• Hybrid

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description: Under supervision, perform engineering and testing assignments with clear and specified objectives and involves conventional types of plans and specifications. Apply sound engineering judgment. Perform as a technical contributor on projects. Interface with engineering peers, senior engineers, and program managers to receive tasks. Work within a team to promptly complete tasks. Communicate effectively to accomplish assignments and support others in accomplishing their assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical component design for rocket propulsion systems using CAD models

• Participate in design reviews

• Conduct structural and thermal FEA on rocket motor components

• Prepare engineering drawings

• Participate in hardware assembly and testing activities

• Participate in customer meetings and reviews

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)

• Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.

• Minimum of our (4) years of mechanical engineering experience

• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Working knowledge of CAD software

• Understanding of finite element analysis

• Aptitude for working with mechanical and electrical systems

• Must be able to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Preferences:

• Rocket motor design and testing

Salary Range: $93,554 - $172,489

Voyager Space

• Defense (Valley Tech Systems) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space

• Defense (Valley Tech Systems) 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.

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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.