Systems Engineer I - ISR

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 81,600 - 135,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in California is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer I to contribute to complex communications signal processing problems. The role offers the chance to work with experienced engineers and focus on advanced systems engineering solutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and ideally have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The position also requires familiarity with software languages like MATLAB or Python and a basic understanding of digital signal processing.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Citizenship to meet program security requirements.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Research wireless communications protocols and systems.
• Design software defined radio solutions for signal processing.
• Model and simulate wireless signals and RF propagation effects.
• Collaborate with software development teams to develop radio systems.
• Test and validate ISR systems in various environments.

Skills

Familiarity with MATLAB

Familiarity with Python

Understanding of basic digital signal processing theories

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. 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.

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.

Job Summary

Systems Engineer I is an entry level position that will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, and systems engineers within the company as a technical contributor on complex communications signal processing problems within the ISR domain. The candidate will have opportunities in the development and application of advanced methods, theories, and research techniques applying systems engineering and signal processing to solve challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop functional understanding of classic, modern, or emerging wireless communications protocols and systems (e.g. AM/FM, DMR, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, Zigbee)
• Design and prototype software defined radio solutions for signal processing problems
• Model and simulate wireless signals and RF propagation effects
• Work with software development teams to develop, integrate, and test software defined radio systems
• Perform testing and validation of ISR systems in the laboratory and outdoor facilities and test ranges

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to program security requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred
• Experience: Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a similar position

Skills

• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or other software languages
• Understanding of basic digital signal processing theories and applications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.

Other

• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a digital signal processing emphasis from an accredited college/university.

$81,600 - $135,500 USD

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.