MSAD Systems Engineer V - Team Manager

Voyager Technologies; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Wellbeing programs

Employee support resources

Opportunity to work with a talented,使命

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking an MSAD Systems Engineer V - Team Manager to lead a high‑fidelity modeling, simulation, and algorithm design effort for propulsion programs. This senior role reports to Engineering and drives an engineering team within Controllable Solid Propulsion.

You will develop models, analyze performance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to satisfy program requirements while advancing national security missions. A clear path for mentorship and growth is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or related eng. field; equivalent experience considered.
• Ten years of modeling, simulation, and algorithm design experience.
• Expertise in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and control systems.
• Strong communication skills; able to work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience leading small technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity models and control algorithms for propulsion, flight control, and guidance subsystems.
• Create system simulation architectures supporting design iteration, verification, and validation.
• Perform controllability studies and define control system topologies across architectures.
• Support performance engineering with requirement derivation, margin analysis, and trade studies.
• Apply physics-based modeling to propulsion, mechanical, thermal, and aero systems.
• Collaborate with GNC, software, systems, and test teams to integrate modeling products.
• Author and review documentation to ensure verification, validation, traceability, and config control.
• Mentor engineers and support technical trade studies and peer reviews.
• Connect with teams and engage in customer reviews and ongoing talent development.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Control Systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

MSAD Systems Engineer V - Team Manager

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, were building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for whats next. And were doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

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

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

The MSAD Systems Engineer V (Team Manager) is responsible for serving as a senior technical lead in Modeling, Simulation, and Algorithm Design (MSAD) Systems while providing people leadership for an engineering team. The role supports propulsion and aerospace programs through high-fidelity modeling, algorithm development, simulation architecture, and system-level performance assessment.

The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Controllable Solid Propulsion department based in Folsom, CA. This role is hybrid or remote and can be based in Folsom, CA, Reno, NV, Huntsville, AL, Long Beach, CA or Remote.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Develop high-fidelity models and control algorithms for propulsion, flight control, and guidance subsystems.
• Develop system simulation architectures that support design iteration, verification, and validation.
• Perform controllability studies, define control system topologies, and support gain-tuning methodologies across system architectures.
• Support performance engineering through requirement derivation, margin analysis, performance trade studies, and Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and parametric analyses.
• Apply physics-based modeling to mechanical, thermal, aerodynamic, ballistics, propulsion, and actuation systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary GNC, software, systems, and test teams to integrate modeling products and participate in customer engagements and technical reviews.
• Author and review technical documentation and ensure simulation models meet requirements for verification, validation, traceability, and configuration control.
• Mentor engineers and support technical trade studies, concept maturation, and modeling and controls peer reviews.
• If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, wed like to connect. If you dont see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build whats next.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college/university. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Ten (10) years of modeling, simulation, and algorithm design experience.Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, control systems, or a closely related technical discipline.Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in highly collaborative multidisciplinary environments.Experience leading and managing small technical teams and developing team members.Demonstrated ability to take on increasing technical responsibility and work independently on fast-paced programs.Experience with MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink programming, or similar tools.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Controllable Solid Rocket Propulsion System performance modeling experience.
• Functional management of small, highly technical teams.

Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
• Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export control requirements, including ITAR/EAR eligibility, as applicable.

The good faith base salary rangefor this role is $153,615 - $199,400 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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