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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 is based in Folsom, CA, with flexibility for Reno, NV, hybrid, or remote arrangements.
You will lead requirements definition, verification planning, and risk management activities across complex aerospace and defense programs. Key responsibilities include:
• Develop, decompose, and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements with full traceability and compliance throughout the program lifecycle
• Own and execute system-level verification and validation plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
• Plan and lead system-level verification events including reviews, inspections, and tests
• Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking with limited oversight
• Interface with cross-functional engineering teams (propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, test, quality, 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
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field with 7 years of systems engineering experience (or 11 years without degree). Demonstrated experience with MDA processes, CDRL development, and formal technical reviews. Proficiency in DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools. Solid knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632). Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Visio, and Project.
Preferred: Experience with reliability and system safety analyses; skilled in SysML diagrams (Cameo Systems Modeler or equivalent MBSE tools).
Travel up to 10-15% including possible overnights for customer reviews and test events. U.S. citizenship required. Must have or obtain and maintain active DoD Secret Clearance. Must comply with ITAR regulations.
