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Voyager Technologies

Mechanical Engineer V - Test

Reno, NV; Folsom, CA; Reno, NVUnited States
Mechanical Engineering
POSTED 7 SEPTVERIFIED 17H AGO
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67 days opentrue age
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$150k–207kposted
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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.

Job Summary

Testing

  • Possesses extensive knowledge in test assembly and integration, data acquisition systems, statistical modeling, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, measurement techniques, and test strategies.
  • Can lead activities, design complex setups, develop custom fixtures, optimize testing processes, troubleshoot instrumentation, and analyze measurement uncertainties.
  • Are a recognized authority in the field, capable of handling large-scale, high-risk test programs.

Communications

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Systems Engineering

  • 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.

Project Management

  • 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.

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, 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.

Analysis

  • Understands CFD principles, navigates software interfaces, and performs simulations.
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