Mechanical Engineer VI - Test

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer VI - Test at Voyager Technologies is a recognized authority in the field with extensive experience in testing environments. They possess advanced skills in data acquisition, statistical analysis, measurement techniques, and signal processing methods. They 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee complex testing programs
• Provide expert guidance on complex communication challenges
• Create compelling narratives and tailor content for specific audiences
• Develop technical documents with precision and accuracy
• Create intricate 2D or 3D designs and produce precise technical drawings
• Understand the tie-in between testing and verification and validation of requirements
• Develop program plans, understand acquisition life cycles, and coordinate activities
• Understand reliability and safety principles, advanced skills in requirements analysis, and comprehensive knowledge in risk management
• Lead activities and develop tailored strategies
• Lead small teams, understand operations research principles, understand complex procurement tasks, create simple proposals, and manage simple schedules
• Communicate goals and expectations, develop procurement strategies, manage vendor evaluations, analyze supplier performance, and implement effective contract management practices
• Understand propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes
• Design simple control systems, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms
• Conduct requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates
• Understand solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion
• Understand CFD principles, navigate software interfaces, and perform simulations
• Set up and run structural analysis models, interpret results, and apply engineering judgment
• Identify manufacturing and assembly issues related to geometric tolerances
• Understand basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles

Requirements

• 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
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Voyager Technologies 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.