Mechanical Designer

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:

Voyager is seeking a Mechanical Designer to develop and deliver high-quality 3D and 2D CAD models supporting solid rocket motors, energetics production, chemical processing systems, and aerospace hardware. This role designs tooling, production equipment, facilities layouts, and structural assemblies that enable rapid development and reliable manufacturing. 

The Mechanical Designer will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and R&D to turn concepts and requirements into practical, production-ready solutions that support mission-critical programs. 

Responsibilities: 

This job requires working with explosives and explosive support equipment. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety. 

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings while applying GD&T to ensure functional tolerance and manufacturability. 
• Work with the engineering team to develop technical solutions supporting the development and manufacturing of solid rocket motors, chemical production, and energetic systems. 
• Collaborate with engineers to translate requirements, hand calculations, and concepts into producible designs. 
• Support rapid design iterations in prototype and production environments. 
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) 
• Cooperate with team members to ensure adherence to industry standards in safety, quality, performance, and reliability. 
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders to support planning, budgeting, process, and technical reviews. 
• Manage revisions, ECNs, and product lifecycle withing PLM/PDM system 

Required Qualifications:

•  5+ years of CAD design/drafting (SolidWorks preferred) design/drafting experience in aerospace, defense, heavy industrial, or similar. 
• Proficiency in one or more CAD software (SolidWorks, NX/Catia, CREO/Pro-E) 
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), engineering drawings, tolerancing, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing processes. 
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar). 
• Experience with configuration management and quality documentation. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• US Citizen 
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including: 
• • Be 21 years of age or older. 
  • Pass pre-employment drug test. 
  • Pass State and Federal background checks. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in solid rocket motors, propulsion, chemical manufacturing, energetics, or pressure vessels. 
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ASME Y14 series, NASA-STD, MIL-STD) 
• Experience supporting rapid development, prototype programs, production, transition, or rate manufacturing. 
• Knowledge of weldments, casting, composites, high-temperature materials, insulation systems, or additive manufacturing best practices. 
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, support equipment, and test hardware. 
• Ability to be a self-starter and solve complex problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a member of a team.  

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Voyager 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.  

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.