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Salary: USD 125,700 - 173,700 / annual
Voyager Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to serve as a senior-level systems engineering specialist on DoD and Missile Defense Agency (MDA)-aligned programs. This role reports to the SE-Systems Functional Manager within the Aerospace Engineering Department and is based in Folsom, CA, with options for Reno, NV, hybrid, or remote arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead development, decomposition, and maintenance of system, subsystem, and interface requirements with full traceability and compliance throughout the program lifecycle
- Develop, own, and execute system-level verification and validation plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
- Plan and lead execution of system-level verification events including reviews, inspections, and tests
- Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation with limited oversight
- Interface regularly with cross-functional engineering teams (propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, test, quality, and safety) to drive requirements closure and verification status
- Serve as primary technical point of contact for customer and supplier stakeholders on requirements changes, verification progress, and risk posture
- Drive technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables; contribute to CDRL development and program reporting
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements within the systems engineering team
- Travel up to 10-15%, including possible overnights to support customer reviews and test events
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university with 7 years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline, OR 11 years of experience in systems engineering in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrated experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, CDRL development, and formal technical reviews
- Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
- Solid knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)
- Strong technical writing skills for briefings, formal documentation, CDRLs, and compliance matrices
- Excellent verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and executive stakeholders
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project
- 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:
- Experience with Reliability and/or System Safety Analyses
- Skilled in developing and interpreting SysML diagrams (block definition, activity, sequence, state) in Cameo Systems Modeler or equivalent MBSE tool
