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Voyager Technologies · 3 weeks ago

Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

Folsom, CA or Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $175K/yr

4+ years exp

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative solutions. The Systems Engineer III will lead and support requirements development, system verification planning, and risk management on missile defense programs, emphasizing cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement.

AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements across the program lifecycle; ensure traceability and compliance with MDA standards

Develop and manage system-level verification plans, procedures, and compliance matrices

Plan and support execution of system-level verification events (e.g., reviews, inspections, tests)

Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation

Interface regularly with cross-functional teams including propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety

Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders to communicate requirements changes, verification status, and risk posture

Support development of and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw

Participate in configuration management, change control, and formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)

Assist in technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables

Qualification

Systems engineering experienceRequirements developmentVerification planningModel-Based Systems EngineeringCameo Systems ModelerSysML diagramsTechnical risk managementStakeholder coordinationMicrosoft Office proficiencyDoDAF knowledgeINCOSE certificationCommunication skillsTechnical writing skills

Required

4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs

Proven experience in requirements development, verification planning, and risk management

Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, technical reviews, and CDRL development

Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and modeling using SysML in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler

Background in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional engineering communication

Required: Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university

Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management

Competent in developing and interpreting SysML diagrams (e.g., block definition, activity, sequence, state)

Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) for MBSE documentation and integration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle standards (e.g., INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)

Ability to assess and manage technical risks and develop actionable mitigation plans

Strong technical writing skills for briefings, reports, and formal documentation

Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project

Experience supporting technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) for MDA or equivalent defense programs

Working knowledge of DoDAF or similar system architecture frameworks

Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment

Preferred

Master's degree in systems engineering or a related discipline is desirable and may substitute for 1 year of experience from an accredited college/university

Exposure to project engineering tasks such as planning and status tracking is preferred

INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification, or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or scheduling tools, is a plus