Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer

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. 

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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 Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineer for Lunar Systems is responsible for ensuring that our space systems, launch vehicles, and ground operations comply with all regulatory requirements and safety standards.

The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Department based in Mojave, CA. This role is hybrid. 

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Compliance management: Ensuring adherence to relevant safety and reliability standards and regulations, particularly launch license and range safety compliance. Evaluate the compliance of vehicles and their missions with applicable technical regulations.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment: Conducting safety analyses like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to identify potential hazards and assess their severity, likelihood, and risk level. 
• Reliability analysis: Performing reliability assessments on systems and components to predict potential failure modes and develop strategies to improve system reliability. 
• Design review and input: Collaborating with design engineers to incorporate safety and reliability requirements into new designs and modifications. 
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigating equipment failures to determine the underlying cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 
• Maintenance strategy development: Working with maintenance teams to develop proactive maintenance plans based on reliability analysis to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance. 

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1. B.S. Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or other related fields
2. Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience
3. Strong understanding of engineering principles and safety analysis methodologies
4. Proficiency in reliability engineering techniques such as FMEA, FTA, and RCA
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies
6. Experience with computer-aided design tools and reliability prediction software
7. Experience with at least one of the following: 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761
8. Experience working with at least one of the following regulatory bodies: FAA, FCC, and/or US Air Force/Space Force (range compliance)
9. Data analysis skills to interpret equipment failure data and identify trends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with space launch vehicle systems, flight test programs, or operational space missions.
• Familiarity with launch range operations and safety systems at both governmental and private spaceports.

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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