Voyager Technologies · 2 hours ago
Systems Engineer V – Test
Reno, NV or Folsom, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expVoyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company focused on delivering transformative solutions. The Test Engineer Level V serves as a senior technical authority responsible for defining and executing complex test campaigns for rocket motor systems, providing leadership and mentorship while ensuring technical excellence across programs.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as technical authority and lead test director for major integration and qualification test campaigns
Develop and approve test strategies, architectures, and methodologies to meet complex program requirements
Provide technical leadership across multiple programs, ensuring consistency in test practices and adherence to company and industry standards
Oversee design and validation of test systems, hardware, and software for SWIL, HWIL, and full-scale tests
Guide root-cause investigations and lead technical review boards for test anomalies and post-test data assessments
Represent the organization in customer and government reviews (TRR, CDR, etc.), presenting technical findings, risk mitigations, and test results
Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives in test design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation
Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across levels, fostering technical depth and leadership growth within the team
Collaborate with program management and systems engineering to ensure test activities are integrated into overall development plans and schedules
Champion safety, reliability, and compliance in all test operations
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, digital test tools, and advanced modeling/simulation techniques to enhance test fidelity and efficiency
Support proposal development and technical volume authorship related to test and integration strategy
Qualification
Required
10 to 15 years of progressive experience in test engineering for propulsion systems, aerospace hardware, or complex electromechanical systems
Demonstrated technical leadership across large-scale integration and test efforts involving complex propulsion or aerospace systems
Recognized subject-matter expert (SME) in test engineering for propulsion or aerospace systems, with proven ability to set technical direction and influence cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to interface effectively with executive leadership, customers, and external agencies
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through high-visibility, high-risk test campaigns with significant technical and schedule complexity
Deep understanding of MIL-STD practices and aerospace qualification/acceptance testing, with the ability to interpret, tailor, and apply them across diverse programs
Proven record of delivering results under demanding program conditions while maintaining technical rigor and safety
Strong program planning and systems-thinking abilities; capable of aligning test strategy with broader program and organizational objectives
Extensive hands-on experience in rocket motor or propulsion system integration, testing, and anomaly resolution
Expertise in applying systems engineering and controls principles to ensure robust test architectures and traceability to system requirements
Commitment to safety, mission assurance, and continuous technical improvement
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)
Demonstrated success leading full test life cycles—from planning and design through execution and analysis—for development, qualification, and acceptance testing
Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent test efforts
Extensive background in data acquisition systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation
Deep understanding of environmental and structural test methods, including vibration, thermal, and static fire testing
Experience developing and qualifying test facilities or test infrastructure for propulsion or aerospace applications
Demonstrated experience with configuration management, requirements traceability, and systems engineering integration
Proven track record of resolving complex test and integration issues in real time under high-stakes conditions
Preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting national defense applications
Willingness to travel to test facilities and customer sites as required
Able to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical oversight
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and mission success
Dedicated to mentoring and developing next-generation test engineers
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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2026-01-22
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