Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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. ; ; The Mechanical Engineer V (Team Manager) is responsible for providing senior-level mechanical design engineering leadership for controllable solid propulsion systems while leading and developing a team of approximately 10 engineers. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Controllable Solid Propulsion department based in Folsom, CA. This role is hybrid or remote and can be based in Folsom, CA, Reno, NV, Huntsville, AL, Long Beach, CA or Remote. In this role, the essential functions are: Lead complex mechanical design challenges for solid rocket motor systems, specialized igniters, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas valves, and rocket thrusters; perform trade-off analyses and drive multidisciplinary design optimization. Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and apply and interpret complex Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and statistical tolerance analysis. Set up and validate structural, dynamic, thermal, and combustion simulations to address thermal management and structural optimization challenges. Apply expertise in advanced metals, refractory metals, ceramics, insulators, composites, and additive manufacturing to support design for manufacturability, welding, molding/casting, and assembly planning. Contribute to propellant chemistry evaluation, grain design optimization, advance..
