Defense & Space Systems Engineer II | Project Engineer

voyagertechnologiesinc; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, based in Folsom, CA, is seeking a Project Engineer II to provide entry-level engineering support and technical coordination for defense-related projects under close supervision. The role reports to the Systems Engineering Manager within the Strategic Systems Engineering Department, with potential alignment to Reno, NV.

Ideal candidates have a STEM background and experience in the project lifecycle, EVM/IMP/IMS familiarity, and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 2 years of experience in project engineering
• Master's Degree in project engineering or related STEM field with 1 year of experience
• 6 years of experience in project engineering in lieu of a degree
• 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 will be provided
• Exposure to the aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to identify and escalation technical risks to senior team members
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and accept direction
• Travel up to 5-10%, including the possibility of occasional overnights to support customer reviews and test events
• 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
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Support the technical planning and execution of assigned work packages on defense and aerospace projects
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, capturing action items, minutes, and follow-ups
• Assist with maintaining 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 statement of work (SOW) inputs for internal and subcontracted efforts
• Draft and maintain engineering documentation, including test plans, ECNs, and interface documents, for senior engineer review
• Track program deliverables, CDRLs, and contract requirements in accordance with established procedures

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering or related STEM field

Master's Degree in project engineering or related STEM field

6 years of project engineering experience in lieu of degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Voyager Technologies, based in Folsom, CA, is seeking a Project Engineer II to provide entry-level engineering support and technical coordination for defense-related projects under close supervision. The role reports to the Systems Engineering Manager within the Strategic Systems Engineering Department, with potential alignment to Reno, NV.

Ideal candidates have a STEM background and experience in the project lifecycle, EVM/IMP/IMS familiarity, and strong written/verbal communication.