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Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Voyager Technologies - Pittsburgh, PA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-18

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Voyager Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to support the technical development, testing, and operation of lunar landers and space systems. This role reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and will serve as a source of technical guidance to all subsystems. The ideal candidate will be capable of supporting and/or leading a program's systems engineering team. Key responsibilities include: - Design development for lunar landers and/or other space-based systems - Managing concept of operations, mission and system requirements, design configuration, technical budgets, launch vehicle requirements, fault management, interface control, V&V planning, and technical risk mitigation throughout the program lifecycle - Providing technical guidance and direction to system and subsystem engineering teams - Working collaboratively with the systems engineering team, Mission Director, key partners, and customers - Supporting technical formulation of Interface Definition Documents, Interface Control Documents, integration plans, and operation plans - Serving as primary point of contact between partner and payload engineers - Supporting technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities - Preparing and delivering technical documentation and reports - Leading technical presentations and demonstrations - Communicating across multiple engineering disciplines, partners, and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to delivering mission-critical solutions for advancing human progress, fortifying national security, and protecting critical assets. REQUIREMENTS: - Demonstrated experience in multiple of the following areas: systems engineering, structure/thermal design and analysis, avionics systems, power systems, propulsion systems, communication systems, flight software, mission management, S&MA, trajectory analysis, launch vehicle constraints, risk management, and system configuration management - Strong understanding of space and launch vehicle mission environments - BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field - Minimum 3 years of relevant space mission experience (advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of professional experience) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience developing space systems from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations - Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams - Knowledge of human-rated space systems - Knowledge of System V&V planning - Knowledge of Range Safety compliance - Knowledge of EMI/EMC specifications and verification methods - Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering - Mission Operations experience with space systems or similar Note: Applicants must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) and eligible to obtain required export authorizations due to ITAR and EAR compliance.

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