Inert Tool Engineer Level V
Public U.S. defense and space technology company providing mission-critical propulsion, electronics, mission-management, spectrum-intelligence, and lunar-space systems.
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About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies operates across national security and space infrastructure, including propulsion and energetics, spacecraft guidance and communications, orbital and lunar systems, mission operations, and AI-enabled spectrum intelligence. Its enterprise includes lunar robotic-mobility capability through the July 2026 acquisition of Astrobotic.
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About the Role
You will lead tooling projects supporting solid rocket motor, nozzle, and thruster production. You will develop concepts, oversee fabrication and suppliers, produce design documentation, validate tools, improve processes, and mentor other designers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
- 10 to 15 years of tool design or engineering experience in solid rocket motor case, nozzle, and thruster production
- Knowledge of composite case winding, compression molding, machining, and bonding operations
- Experience designing wind mandrels, compression molds, machining and bonding fixtures, assembly stands, hand tools, leak-check fixtures, and lifting and handling fixtures
- CAD proficiency, including SolidWorks, NX, or similar software
- GD&T and metrology knowledge
- Finite element analysis experience
- Experience designing and validating fixtures, jigs, and gauges
- Knowledge of tooling materials, machining, tolerance analysis, configuration management, and change control
- MES, EAM, or CMMS experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
Responsibilities
- Manage tooling design and fabrication projects to meet cost and schedule requirements
- Support suppliers during fabrication and inspection
- Define tooling and equipment needs with internal customers
- Develop tooling concepts and improve manufacturing processes
- Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and value-engineering principles
- Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Inspect tools for drawing compliance, fit, form, and function
- Perform stress analysis to validate tool safety
- Review designs for manufacturability
- Support continuous-improvement activities
- Develop a supplier base and monitor supplier quality and delivery
- Assist with MES, CMMS, and EAM implementation
- Develop standardized tooling documentation and mentor designers
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Gym memberships and on-demand workout videos
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
- Wellness programs
- Voluntary benefits and employee support resources