About this opportunity
Voyager Technologies lists this Mechanical Engineer V - Team Manager opportunity in represa, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Forge The Future: Join Voyager TechnologiesVoyager 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.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, advanced ballistics modeling, and combustion/transient response prediction.Provide technical direction and programmatic oversight across the mechanical engineering discipline, ensuring alignment of design, performance, and risk with mission and contractual requirements.Mentor and develop engineering team members through coaching, feedback, training, and growth opportunities while fostering innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.Support resource planning, staffing allocation, annual operating plan and budget inputs, engineering best practices, performance appraisals, and recruitment and hiring as needed; team management duties represent approximately 20% of total job duties.If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we'd like to connect. If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next.Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balanceComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employeesFlexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial securityCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well-beingAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resourcesThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environmentVoyager 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.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.