Systems Engineer IV - Systems for Aerospace Engineering Department

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity’s future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers, and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead development, decomposition, and maintenance of system, subsystem, and interface requirements; ensure 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 the 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in 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

Travel and Security Requirements:

• Travel up to 10-15%, including the possibility of overnights to support customer reviews and test events
• 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