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Voyager Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer V - Test, a senior technical expert to lead complex testing programs for defense, national security, and space technology solutions. This is a staff-level individual contributor role focused on test assembly, integration, and analysis for mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead test activities and design complex test setups, developing custom fixtures and optimizing testing processes
- Demonstrate extensive expertise in data acquisition systems, statistical modeling, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, and measurement techniques
- Serve as a recognized authority in test strategy and execution, capable of handling large-scale, high-risk test programs
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and analyze measurement uncertainties
- Provide expert technical guidance on complex testing challenges
- Develop and communicate test plans, strategies, and results through technical documentation and presentations
- Understand electromechanical actuators, igniters, pressure vessels, solid rocket motor systems, hot gas valves, and thrusters
- Apply CAD expertise to create intricate 2D/3D designs, technical drawings, and interpret GD&T symbols
- Coordinate testing with systems engineering, verification, and validation activities
- Understand reliability, safety principles, risk management, and requirements analysis
- Possess foundational knowledge of propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, and internal ballistics
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in test assembly, integration, and data acquisition
- Advanced expertise in statistical analysis and measurement techniques
- Strong communication skills in technical writing and presentation
- Proficiency in CAD and technical drawing interpretation
- Understanding of systems engineering and acquisition life cycles
- Knowledge of aerospace/defense propulsion systems and ballistics
- Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex test programs
This role is ideal for a seasoned mechanical engineer with deep expertise in aerospace or defense testing who wants to make a direct impact on mission-critical technology development.
