Mechanical Engineer III - Design

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:   Design Can apply fundamental design principles, generate basic actuator designs, can solve complex design challenges, analyze igniter performance, perform stress analysis, develop pressure vessel designs, and contribute to solid rocket motor systems. Can analyze performance, incorporate advanced control systems, and develop hot gas valves and thrusters Can perform trade challenges, analyze alternatives, and provide design recommendations. 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. Analysis Can perform basic simulations using CFD software, interpret and analyze results, and apply basic engineering judgment. Is able to carry out complex structural analysis tasks, dynamic analysis models, thermal analysis, and tolerance analysis tasks. Can interpret results, validate them, optimize designs, and make informed decisions. Can analyze geometric features, datum reference frames, and functional tolerancing, providing recommendations for design modifications or manufacturing process improvements. Materials Possesses expertise in analyzing ceramic properties, evaluating rubber and phenolic insulators for thermal insulation, and contributing to the development of insulator systems. Has expertise in advanced metal properties, material characterization, and refractory metal processing techniques, enabling them to develop customized solutions and contribute to research and development of new alloys and technologies. Manufacturing Has a strong understanding of basic design specifications f...