Mechanical Engineer VI

Mechanical Engineer VI

Segment: Voyager - Defense & National Security

Location: Reno, NV

Job Type: Full Time - 100% Onsite

Relocation Eligible: No

Company Description: 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.

Position Description

Provide support to all the company's engineering projects and perform a specialized function within the engineering department. Provide expertise in a specific company core competency. Represent the company at industry briefings, meetings, and reviews. Individuals will occasionally attend industry conferences and publish work performed under various contracts for various customers. Supervise engineering teams. Write and review technical documents including reports, test plans, and proposals. Collaborate with program management to define project scope and manage the technical execution of the scope. May have direct management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform mentoring and review for mechanical designs of rocket propulsion systems
• Review rocket motor sizing and performance assessments
• Review design trade studies, risk assessments, and Monte Carlo simulations
• Participate in design reviews and peer reviews and provide direction for additional efforts
• Review engineering drawings, and tolerance analyses
• Supervise hardware assembly and testing activities
• Perform project management functions, schedules, budgets, task assignments, program reviews
• Supervise engineers in their work to assure engineering requirements are met
• Interact with customers on technical matters and prepare and present technical material
• Provide technical support to developing business relationships and cultivate new business opportunities
• Other related job duties, as assigned

Experience

Required: 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience is required; prefer rocket motor design and testing

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or equivalent years of experience

Preferred: Master's degree required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or equivalent years of experience

Requirements

• Positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior
• Contribute as necessary to get the job done and motivate others to do likewise
• U.S. citizenship
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and experience with Visio, and Project
• Proficient with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Experienced in engineering project management and reporting
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and report their program status to program office
• Proven ability to successfully operate in a highly collaborative team environment
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to make and develop new customer relationships
• Ability to recognize workloads of self and others and delegate tasks to junior staff and peers as needed
• Aptitude for working with mechanical and electrical systems

Other

Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time

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Voyager 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 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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