Mechanical Integration Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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.

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.

Voyager Lunar Systems (formerly Astrobotic Technology) is seeking a Mechanical Integration and Test Engineer to support planning, execution, and documentation of the integration and validation of requirement compliance through testing of mechanical components and systems of spacecraft, rovers, and lunar infrastructure.

• Support design review and approval from a Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), and Design for Test (DFT) perspective.
• Support Test Plan development with Systems and Design Engineers.
• Support Assembly Drawing development with Design Engineers.
• Write detailed Integration Procedures and Test Procedures.
• Ensure readiness of supporting items to perform integration or test operations such as assembly parts, fasteners, and consumables, resource coordination and scheduling, supplies, tooling, and tool calibration verification.
• Design ground support equipment, fixtures, assembly aids, and other tooling to support integration and test operations.
• Hold Integration Readiness Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Execute integration procedures and test procedures.
• Operate test facilities such as 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.
• Work with analytical and design engineers to understand test results.
• Work in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership across our propulsion, thermal, mechanisms, electrical, and structural teams.

• 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.

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with instrumentation, control, and data acquisition.
• Experience with environmental testing such as Shock, Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, Acoustic, and fluid system testing.
• Experience in the aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle industries.
• Experience complying with Safety, Quality, ESD, and FOD practices and standards.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience collaborating to perform testing with third party test houses or organizations.
• Experience with engineered lifting and handling operations.
• Shop skills: Hands-on aptitude and mechanical craftspersonship, 3D printing, mill and lathe operation.
• Software: SolidWorks, VBA, Python, Arduino, Linux, LabView, Siemens TestLab, LabJack.

The good faith base salary range is $80,000 - $120,000 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.

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