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Voyager Technologies (formerly Astrobotic Technology) is seeking a Mechanical Integration and Test Engineer to support planning, execution, and documentation of integration and validation of mechanical components and systems for spacecraft, rovers, and lunar infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support design reviews from Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Test (DFT) perspectives
- Develop test plans in collaboration with Systems and Design Engineers
- Support assembly drawing development
- Write detailed integration and test procedures
- Ensure readiness of supporting items (parts, fasteners, consumables, tooling, calibration)
- Design ground support equipment, fixtures, assembly aids, and tooling
- Conduct Integration Readiness Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews
- Execute integration and test procedures
- Operate test facilities including Shaker Tables and Thermal Vacuum Chambers
- Support off-site operations at third-party testing facilities
- Process test data and write test reports
- Provide labor and cost estimates for integration and test work
- Collaborate with analytical and design engineers to interpret test results
- Work in integrated teams with technicians, engineers, and leadership across propulsion, thermal, mechanisms, electrical, and structural teams
The role is based in Pittsburgh, PA, with relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Industrial Engineering
- 5+ years of experience integrating or testing complex electro-mechanical and/or fluid systems
- Experience with technical writing, documentation, and planning
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and lifecycle management tools
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and requirements
Desired:
- M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience with instrumentation, control, and data acquisition
- Experience with environmental testing (Shock, Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, Acoustic, fluid system testing)
- Experience in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle industries
- Experience complying with Safety, Quality, ESD, and FOD practices and standards
- Experience working in cleanroom environments
- Experience collaborating with third-party test houses
- Experience with engineered lifting and handling operations
- Shop skills: hands-on aptitude, mechanical craftspersonship, 3D printing, mill and lathe operation
- Software proficiency: SolidWorks, VBA, Python, Arduino, Linux, LabView, Siemens TestLab, LabJack
Note: Applicants must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) and eligible to obtain required export authorizations due to ITAR and EAR compliance.
