Voyager Technologies · 2 months ago
Systems Engineer V
Folsom, CA or Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expVoyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing transformative solutions. The Systems Engineer V serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, integrating, and validating complex defense systems while overseeing system architecture development and requirements traceability.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead development and validation of system architecture, functional allocations, and interface definitions across all program tiers
Oversee system, subsystem, and interface requirements definition and maintenance; ensure full traceability, verification, and compliance with MDA standards
Direct creation and execution of system-level verification and validation plans, including definition of success criteria, test configurations, and compliance reporting
Manage system-level risk identification, mitigation strategy, and integration into program risk posture
Coordinate technical baseline management, change control, and participation in formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
Provide authoritative MBSE leadership — guide SysML modeling standards, integration with requirements databases, and digital engineering toolchain alignment
Interface extensively with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test teams to ensure coherent system-level performance and verification closure
Serve as primary technical liaison with customer and supplier organizations on requirements flowdown, verification progress, and technical issue resolution
Support program management by contributing to schedule, resource, and technical risk assessments aligned with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and process maturity within the organization
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract eligibility
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or similar DoD programs
Must comply with ITAR regulations
Demonstrated ability to lead complex system development efforts across multiple disciplines and phases of the engineering lifecycle
Proven track record of mentoring, peer review participation, and technical leadership within large or distributed engineering teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all management and customer levels
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university
Preferred
10 to 15 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs
Proven experience leading system architecture definition, requirements management, and system-level integration and verification activities
Demonstrated success in coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams and leading customer-facing reviews
Deep familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards
Significant experience applying MBSE principles using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw)
Experience driving trade studies, technical risk assessments, and design review closure across distributed engineering teams
Expert-level proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
Advanced understanding of SysML modeling (block definition, activity, sequence, and state diagrams) and MBSE integration practices
Deep knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499)
Skilled in risk management, root cause analysis, and development of mitigation strategies
Strong communication, briefing, and technical writing skills for customer and executive-level interaction
Ability to lead and review complex technical documentation, verification artifacts, and compliance matrices
Competent with Microsoft Project and related project-tracking tools
Experience supporting or leading major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) for MDA or comparable defense programs
Working knowledge of DoDAF architecture frameworks and digital engineering environments
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), scheduling tools, or model-based integration of technical baselines
Willingness to travel up to 10–15% to support customer reviews, test events, and supplier coordination
Commitment to mission assurance, technical integrity, and disciplined systems engineering execution
Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
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