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# Mechanical Engineer at Voyager Technologies, Inc.

- **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Compensation:** $110k–$135k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4411666009

## Job description

Voyager 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.

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 is responsible for owning the mechanical design and analysis from concept through flight, working closely with electrical/RF engineers, systems engineers, and program management to deliver flight hardware that survives launch and performs in the space environment. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who wants to see a design through its full lifecycle from early trade studies and requirements, through analysis, drawings, fabrication, test, and flight.

The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering department based in San Diego, CA. This role is100% onsite.

In this role, the essential functions are:

- Design mechanical enclosures, structures, systems, and mounting solutions for spacecraft electronics payloads
- Generate detailed part and assembly drawings with GD&T per ASME-Y14.5 in SolidWorks suitable for fabrication and inspection
- Perform structural and thermal analysis using SolidWorks Simulation and/or Ansys Mechanical to verify design margins against launch loads, on-orbit thermal environments, and mission requirements
- Conduct space environment thermal analysis, incorporating conductive and radiative heat transfer, to support thermal design and component survivability
- Conduct bolted joint analysis per NASA-STD-5020 to verify fastener margins under launch and on-orbit loading
- Perform Steinberg-based structural fatigue analysis for electronic components subjected to random vibration and shock environments
- Create Mechanical BOM’s selecting proper materials (adhesives, overcoats, inks, etc.) based on spaceflight requirements/restrictions and materials engineering knowledge
- Collaborate closely with electrical and RF engineers on PCB layout, packaging, and mechanical-electrical integration
- Develop manufacturing instructions and work with fabrication/assembly technicians to build flight and engineering hardware
- Write environmental test procedures (TVAC, sine/random vibration, shock) and support test execution and data review
- Develop content for and present at formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
- Work with vendors to source manufactured hardware
- Work effectively in a leadership or support role on a multi-disciplinary project team
- Own hardware through its full lifecycle — from concept and requirements through design, analysis, build, test, and delivery

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](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4024393009) and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.

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- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering design as it relates to Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)
- Knowledge of space flight requirements, standards and environments is required
- 5 years minimum experience in SolidWorks, Ansys or equivalent 3D CAD experience
- Strong background in the knowledge drafting standards per ASME-Y14.5 and GD&T
- Understanding of machining and mechanical assembly as it impacts design
- Experience writing manufacturing instructions.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

The good faith base salary range for this role is $110,000–$135,000 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.

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 balance
- Comprehensive 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 employees
- Flexible, 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 enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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. California pay range $110,000—$135,000 USD

## About Voyager Technologies, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Voyager Technologies delivers mission-critical defense and space systems, from precision propulsion and spectrum dominance to orbital infrastructure, protecting national security and extending humanity’s presence from low-Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: VOYG)
- **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (built through aggressive acquisition since 2019)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, National Security, Space Infrastructure, Propulsion & Energetics
- Target customers: U.S. and allied government agencies (DoD, NASA, national security), defense primes, civil and commercial space operators, academia
- Mission statement: "Building mission-ready systems that protect today and make tomorrow possible." Vision: "Powering the next era of national strength and human space presence."

## Products & Services
- **Strategic Systems**: End-to-end domestic propulsion and energetics, including the only U.S. supply of black powder; breakthrough controllable solid-fuel propulsion for hypersonic missiles; electric propulsion for satellite constellations.
- **Spectrum Dominance**: Advanced signals intelligence, automatic target recognition, SAR synthetic data generation, 3D ISAR and GEOINT data labeling, and AI-driven real-time actionable intelligence for national security agencies.
- **Mission Management**: Station-agnostic access to space for all sectors, including the Bishop Airlock — the first permanent, commercially owned module on the ISS, offering 5x more capacity than government airlocks.
- **Science & Space Exploration**: Space-grade power systems, structural health monitoring, Clear Dust-Repellent Coating (already on the Moon), expandable habitat technology via Max Space partnership for lunar and deep-space operations.
- **Advanced Electronics & Space Technologies**: Radiation-hardened, flight-proven systems including precision guidance, navigation and control, rendezvous and proximity operations, non-GPS PNT, communications, and C2 systems.
- **Starlab**: A U.S.-led joint venture commercial space station to succeed the ISS and maintain permanent human presence in low-Earth orbit.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Post-IPO equity of $302.5M (June 2025); total funding of $1.17B (debt and equity combined)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $144.2M; Total Funding of $1.17B
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: JP Morgan (led $200M debt financing, July 2025); partners include NASA, Max Space, and multiple defense primes
- **Growth Signals**: 37.0% YoY headcount growth (375 employees, +165 people); 86 active job postings (405.9% YoY increase in postings); IPO in June 2025; 12 companies acquired since 2019, including Estes Energetics, Nanoracks, ZIN Technologies, Latent AI, Valley Tech Systems, and LEOcloud

## Competitive Advantages
- **Only U.S. provider of black powder** and domestic end-to-end propulsion/energetics, creating a critical supply chain moat for national security.
- **Vertically integrated through acquisition** — from raw materials to fielded systems, covering propulsion, electronics, space stations, and AI/spectrum solutions under one roof.
- **First-mover in commercial ISS infrastructure** (Bishop Airlock) and a leading contender for the post-ISS commercial station (Starlab).
- **Breakthrough controllable solid-fuel propulsion** for hypersonics and precision missile steering — a rare and strategically vital capability.
- **Radiation-hardened, flight-proven systems** trusted by U.S. and international space programs for the most demanding missions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand defense and space dominance**: Continue integrating acquired companies to deliver end-to-end solutions from ground to orbit.
- **Commercialize low-Earth orbit**: Starlab space station is a major priority to transition microgravity research and human presence to the commercial era.
- **Deepen propulsion capabilities**: Leverage Estes Energetics and Valley Tech Systems to address DoD supply chain gaps and advance hypersonic and electric propulsion.
- **AI and spectrum warfare**: Integrate Latent AI and EMSI capabilities to enhance real-time intelligence and spectrum dominance offerings.
- **Lunar and deep-space infrastructure**: Build on Moon-proven coatings and expandable habitats for Artemis-age missions.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Described as "high-stakes" with a focus on "integrity, grit, and long-term strategy" — employees work on urgent national security and space exploration challenges.
- **Rapid growth trajectory**: 37% headcount growth YoY, recent IPO, and a clear path to becoming a major defense-space prime — offering career acceleration and impact.
- **Culture values**: "Breaking Barriers," "Launching Forward," "Reaching for the Stars" — emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and disruptive innovation.
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Life/AD&D/Disability/Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- **Work environment**: Multiple locations (US, Italy, UAE, UK, Pakistan, Netherlands); ITAR restrictions require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for many roles.
- **Engineering culture**: Heavy technical staffing (168 in technical roles, 27% of workforce); strong talent pipeline from Aerojet Rocketdyne, Northrop Grumman, Anduril, Blue Origin, and SpaceX.
- **Internship program**: Active internship postings with a focus on growing the "NextGen workforce for tomorrow’s missions."

## Sources
1. [Voyager Technologies Homepage](https://voyagertechnologies.com/)
2. [Voyager Technologies Company Story](https://voyagertechnologies.com/company/)
3. [Voyager Technologies Investor Relations](https://investors.voyagertechnologies.com/overview/default.aspx)
4. [Voyager Technologies Careers Page](https://voyagertechnologies.com/company/join-us/)
5. [Voyager Technologies LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/voyagertechnologies-inc)

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