Senior Systems & Project Engineer for Defense Programs

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, a defense, national security and space technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer - Project Engineer V to provide senior technical direction on high‑complexity programs. You will lead system architecture, integration, and verification across IPTs and subcontractors, interfacing with DoD customers and executive management.

Qualifications include 10+ years in project or systems engineering, active DoD Secret Clearance, DoD lifecycle knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred or obtainable.
• 10+ years in project/systems engineering leadership roles.
• Proven ability to define architecture and integration strategies.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle and EVMS/CAM practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for large defense/aerospace programs.
• Define system architecture and verification strategies across IPTs and suppliers.
• Lead baseline definition, configuration management and design reviews.
• Interface with DoD customers and executive management on program status.

Skills

DoD clearance

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Architecture & integration

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems/aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in related STEM field

Job description

Voyager Technologies, a defense, national security and space technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer - Project Engineer V to provide senior technical direction on high‑complexity programs. You will lead system architecture, integration, and verification across IPTs and subcontractors, interfacing with DoD customers and executive management.

Qualifications include 10+ years in project or systems engineering, active DoD Secret Clearance, DoD lifecycle knowledge, and strong leadership.