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Systems Engineer II - Project Engineer

Voyager Technologies - Folsom, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-13

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Salary: USD 86,800 - 128,000 / annual

Voyager Technologies is a defense, national security, and space technology company developing mission-critical solutions for government and aerospace customers. The Systems Engineer II (Project Engineer II) role provides technical engineering support and coordination for defense and aerospace projects within the Strategic Systems Engineering Department. Key Responsibilities: - Support technical planning and execution of assigned work packages on defense and aerospace projects - Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, documenting action items, minutes, and follow-ups - Maintain integrated master schedules and milestone tracking in coordination with engineering and program management - Support subcontract technical execution by tracking deliverables, coordination items, and interface information - Assist in preparing statements of work (SOW) for internal and subcontracted efforts - Draft and maintain engineering documentation including test plans, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and interface documents for senior engineer review - Track program deliverables, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and contract requirements per established procedures - Identify and escalate technical risks to senior team members The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is based in Folsom, CA with the option to work from Reno, NV. Travel up to 5-10% is required, including occasional overnight stays for customer reviews and test events. Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 2 years of project engineering experience; OR Master's Degree in project engineering or related STEM field with 1 year of experience; OR 6 years of project engineering experience in lieu of a degree; OR High School Diploma or Equivalent - Basic understanding of the engineering project lifecycle from requirements definition through verification and delivery - Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS) concepts (training provided) - Exposure to aerospace or defense industry, preferably DoD and MDA programs - Clear written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams - Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and accept direction - U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract eligibility - Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance - Must comply with ITAR regulations Preferred Qualifications: - Internship or co-op experience in aerospace or defense, or exposure to solid rocket motors or propulsion systems - Familiarity with engineering management and project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent)

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