Mechanical Engineer V – M&P
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
| Company | Voyager Technologies, Inc. |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Reno |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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.
The Mechanical Engineer V – M&P for Controllable Solid Propulsion is responsible for the evaluation and development of metallic and non-metallic materials relevant to solid rocket motor propulsion systems as well as supporting manufacturing and compliance efforts.
The position reports to the Analysis and M&P Manager and is part of the Strategic Systems division based in Folsom, CA. This role is remote.
In this role the essential duties and requirements are:
Possess expertise in advanced ceramic properties, insulator material characterization, and advanced metal types.
Conduct detailed characterization, develop customized solutions, contribute to research and innovation, provide expert consultation, lead research projects, and optimize metal selection for challenging applications.
Expertise in refractory metal types, their properties, behavior at extreme temperatures, and processing techniques.
Expertise in complex additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, composite layups, machining, molding and casting, advanced manufacturing planning techniques, and welding tasks and can specify these special processes.
Lead evaluation, selection, and qualification of metallics, non-metallics, composites, and EEE electronic parts suited for extreme environments.
Author and/or contribute to compliance documentation such as PMP/PMAP, MUA/MUIL, and failure analysis reports.
Basic Qualifications:
Familiarity with standards such as MIL-STD-1546 / -1547, SMC-S-009 / -010, and NASA-STD-6016.
Familiarity with materials allowable development and test campaign development.
Familiarity with mechanical design concepts related to high precision hardware.
An ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
An ability to effectively communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
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Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or related field with 10 - 15 years of experience OR Master’s degree in Materials Science Engineering with 8 - 13 years of experience
The good faith base salary range for this role is $149,000–$218,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensatio