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Switch

Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer As a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer at Switch, you will be part of a world-class team that operates in excellence, delivering mission-critical solutions ...

Switch, Inc.

Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer As a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer at Switch, you will be part of a world-class team that operates in excellence, delivering mission-critical solutions ...

Amperesand

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer- Launch

Reno, NV · On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Launch to join our team in Reno, NV and contribute to the development of power electronics products. The primary function of this position ...

Amperesand

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of power electronics products. The primary function of this position is to design custom ...

Amperesand

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of power electronics products. The primary function of this position is to design custom ...

Varsity Tutors

Mechanical Engineering Tutor

Reno, NV · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

About the Job The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Mechanical Engineering tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have ...

Motive Companies

Sustaining Engineer

Carson City, NV · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience * 3+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, product design, or ...

Motive Companies

Sustaining Engineer

Carson City, NV · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience * 3+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, product design, or ...

FAIRWAY IMPORT-EXPORT INC.

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aviation

Carson City, NV · On-site

$88K - $121K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, or a highly related technical field (equivalent exceptional portfolio/experience considered). Regulatory ...

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How much do mechanical engineer job jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineer job in Reno, NV is $102,576.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,300.00 and $126,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mechanical Engineer Job vs Mechanical Designer?

AspectMechanical Engineer JobMechanical Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, PE license (optional)Associate's or Bachelor's in Mechanical Design or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign, analysis, testing, and project management in various industriesCreating detailed CAD models and drawings for manufacturing
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, manufacturing, aerospace, automotiveProduct design companies, manufacturing firms, R&D

Mechanical Engineers focus on designing, analyzing, and testing mechanical systems, often overseeing projects from concept to completion. Mechanical Designers primarily create detailed CAD models and drawings to guide manufacturing. While both roles require technical skills, Mechanical Engineers typically have broader responsibilities including analysis and project management, whereas Mechanical Designers specialize in detailed design work.

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Infographic showing various Mechanical Engineer Job job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,576 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Mechanical Engineer IV - Design

Voyager Technologies, Inc.

Reno, NV • On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design complex systems including actuator and igniter performance, pressure vessels, solid rocket motors, hot gas valves, and rocket thrusters.

  • Create and interpret detailed 2D and 3D models, technical drawings, and communicate precise dimensional and tolerance requirements.

  • Perform complex analysis such as simulation, structural, dynamic, and thermal analysis to validate models and inform engineering decisions.

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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.
Job Summary:
Design
  • Has expertise in complex design challenges, including actuator and igniter performance optimization, pressure vessel design, solid rocket motor system design, hot gas valve and rocket thruster design. The individual can complete trade challenges and provide detailed analysis of alternatives.
  • Can analyze and optimize performance, incorporate advanced features, and provide recommendations for design decisions.

Drafting/Modelling
  • Possesses exceptional skills in designing intricate 2D or 3D models, using advanced CAD commands, and generating technical drawings.
  • Is proficient in interpreting complex GD&T symbols, evaluating engineering drawings, and communicating precise dimensional and tolerance requirements.
  • Can create 3D models, use advanced features, and contribute to solid modeling practices within software.

Materials
  • Possesses expertise in advanced ceramic properties, insulator material characterization, metal properties, and refractory metal processing techniques.
  • Can develop customized solutions for complex applications, contribute to research and innovation, analyze complex performance issues, and contribute to the development of new insulator materials and refractory metal alloys.

Communications
  • Possesses expertise in various communication modalities, including public speaking, negotiation, conflict resolution, and persuasive communication.
  • Excels in designing professional presentations, delivering complex technical presentations, and writing specialized technical documents, demonstrating advanced writing techniques and ensuring accuracy and precision in communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Analysis
  • Has expertise in complex simulation setups, analysis techniques, structural analysis, dynamic analysis, and thermal analysis.
  • Can build complex simulations, validate models, and make informed engineering decisions.
  • Can interpret and validate dynamic analysis results, optimize structural designs, and address thermal management challenges.
  • Has expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles, statistical tolerance analysis methods, and virtual inspection techniques.

Manufacturing
  • Has expertise in complex additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, composite layups, machining, molding and casting, advanced manufacturing planning techniques, and welding tasks.
  • Can optimize designs, select materials and processes, and specify quality control checks including NDT methods.
  • Can lead assembly teams, perform composite fabrication, set up and program machining equipment, and perform molding and casting tasks.
  • Can provide expert consultation on manufacturing planning strategies and best practices.

Testing
  • The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing including the handling of energetics.
  • The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques.
  • The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios.

Systems Engineering
  • Possesses advanced knowledge of mass estimation techniques, acquisition process, requirements analysis, prioritization, validation, and risk management.
  • Can conduct detailed mass analyses for complex systems, identify critical areas for mass reduction, and propose optimization strategies.
  • Can contribute to identifying potential risks, analyzing failure modes, and implementing reliability and safety measures. The individual is a recognized authority in the field.

Project Management
  • The individual should have basic financial knowledge, effective leadership skills, and teamwork abilities.
  • The individual should be able to participate in procurement activities, understand the structure of proposals, and create simple schedules using basic tools and terminology.

Ballistics
  • Understands advanced grain design methodologies, analyze burning characteristics, and optimize performance.
  • Understands propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms, and grain performance factors.

System Performance
  • Designs simple control systems using standard techniques, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms.
  • Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates.
  • Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion.

Avionics
  • Understands basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles, contributing to tasks under guidance.
  • Identifies common components and connections and contributes to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Seven (7) to ten (10) years of mechanical engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Rocket motor design and testing experience
  • Master of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Please click "Apply" to submit your application.
The salary range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors. Those include but are not limited to location, experience, and performance.
Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
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.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
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.
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
$135,000-$185,000 USD
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