Systems Engineer - Aerospace

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Systems Engineer - Aerospace
Folsom, CA or Reno, NV or Hunstville, AL, or Long Beach, CA or Remote

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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.

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.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, and technical coordination of solid rocket propulsion systems and their interfaces across the full product lifecycle.

The position reports to the applicable Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering organization. This role is primarily onsite and may be based at a Voyager Technologies facility.

In this role, the essential functions are:

- Prepare and present systems engineering artifacts, technical analyses, requirements documentation, verification evidence, design review materials, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

- Support propulsion development and test activities by defining system-level objectives, reviewing test plans and data, evaluating results, and supporting anomaly investigations and root-cause analysis.

- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues, manage interfaces, identify risks, and support integrated design decisions.

- Support system architecture development, technical trade studies, configuration management, and management of engineering baselines.

- Develop verification and validation strategies, plans, methods, and matrices to demonstrate compliance with technical and program requirements.

- Define and manage internal and external interfaces between propulsion systems, vehicles, structures, avionics, ground support equipment, test systems, and other integrated subsystems.

- Develop, decompose, allocate, and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

- Lead and support systems engineering activities for solid rocket propulsion systems from concept development through design, integration, test, qualification, production, and sustainment.

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 4–15 years of relevant aerospace, propulsion, or systems engineering experience; a Master’s degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

- Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex aerospace hardware, propulsion systems, or other integrated technical products.

- Familiarity with systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts.

- Experience supporting solid rocket motors or solid propulsion systems, including motor performance, propulsion subsystem interfaces, development, test, qualification, or production support.

- Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience developing and managing system requirements, interfaces, verification methods, and technical baselines.

- Experience with requirements management, configuration management, interface control, and verification and validation processes.

- Ability to develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, interface control documents, verification plans, and technical reports.

- Experience participating in multidisciplinary design reviews and communicating technical information across engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, program, and leadership teams.

- Ability to independently manage technical assignments with increasing scope and complexity; engineers at the higher end of the experience range may lead system-level efforts, mentor junior engineers, and provide subject-matter expertise.

- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work with controlled technical data and comply with applicable safety, quality, export control, and government requirements.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

- Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnight travel to support testing, suppliers, customers, or other Voyager locations.

The good faith base salary range for this role will vary based on experience, skills, level, and location. This posting is intended to support multiple engineering levels with approximately 4–15 years of relevant experience. The applicable salary range will be communicated during the recruiting process.

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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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

$103,000 - $220,000 USD

Nevada pay range

$97,000 - $200,000 USD

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