Senior Systems Engineer — Propulsion Modeling & Controls

Industrious Ventures; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Level V Modeling, Simulation, and Controls Engineer to lead complex modeling and control system efforts for propulsion and aerospace programs. You will develop system architectures, validate algorithms, and mentor junior engineers, applying advanced methods for solid rocket motor and controllable solids systems.

The role requires deep domain expertise in modeling, control strategies, and system dynamics, with responsibilities spanning requirements derivation,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required due to government program requirements.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience leading engineering efforts across full lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Deep domain expertise in modeling, control systems, and propulsion-related dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-fidelity models and control algorithms for propulsion, guidance, and flight control.
• Develop system simulation architectures for design verification and validation.
• Perform controllability studies and tune control gains for various architectures.
• Interface with DoD customers to translate requirements into technical plans.
• Mentor junior engineers in model development, testing, and controls design.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

State-space control

SysML diagrams

Ballistics modeling

Control systems design

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM (e.g., systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical)

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

SysML

Job description

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Level V Modeling, Simulation, and Controls Engineer to lead complex modeling and control system efforts for propulsion and aerospace programs. You will develop system architectures, validate algorithms, and mentor junior engineers, applying advanced methods for solid rocket motor and controllable solids systems.

The role requires deep domain expertise in modeling, control strategies, and system dynamics, with responsibilities spanning requirements derivation,