Voyager Technologies
Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V)
$157K–$218K
Folsom, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 31, 2026
- Location
- Folsom, CA
Folsom, California, United States
Reno, Nevada, United States - Experience
- 10–15 years of tool design/engineering experience, with emphasis in solid rocket live operations.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Active Secret clearance preferred.
About the job
Designs, documents, verifies, and supports tooling and equipment for solid rocket motor manufacturing, particularly energetic operations.
What you'll do
- Coordinate tooling design and fabrication projects to meet cost, schedule, quality, and safety requirements, including supplier support.
- Develop and maintain tooling concepts, CAD models, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and verification documentation; inspect tools and perform stress analysis.
- Support manufacturing and continuous improvement, contribute to manufacturing systems and standardized practices, and mentor junior designers and peers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 10–15 years of tool design/engineering experience, emphasizing solid rocket live operations.
- Working knowledge of casting, curing, and cutting solid propellant operations, and experience designing tools for the listed propellant operations and handling tasks.
- Proficiency with mechanical CAD software; working knowledge of GD&T and metrology; experience with finite element analysis, tooling design validation, and configuration management.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs.
- Experience with SRM motor case, nozzle, or divert/attitude control systems tool design; automation tool design.
Pay
$157,000 to $218,300 USD (base salary); $157,000 — $218,000 USD (base salary, California); $157,000 — $218,000 USD (base salary, Nevada)
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, MES, EAM, CMMS, PDM/PLM
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