Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements development, verification planning, and MBSE on MDA-aligned missile defense programs.

This role emphasizes cross-functional coordination with propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety teams. Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD or aerospace, proficiency with SysML and Cameo, and a bachelor’s in a related STEM field.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs.
• Experience in requirements development, verification planning, and risk management.
• MBSE methodologies and SysML with Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain requirements across the program lifecycle with traceability to MDA standards.
• Develop and manage system-level verification plans, procedures, and matrices.
• Plan and support system-level verification events (reviews, inspections, tests).
• Maintain technical risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Interface with propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety teams.
• Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders on changes and verification status.
• Develop MBSE artifacts using SysML and Cameo.
• Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking engineering deliverables.

Skills

Requirements development

Verification planning

MBSE

SysML modeling

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Configuration management

DoD knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

DOORS

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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:

The Systems Engineer III will lead and support requirements development, system verification planning and execution, risk management, and MBSE efforts on MDA-aligned missile defense programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, frequent stakeholder engagement, and contributions to technical planning and project execution. This position is ideal for an engineer who brings a system-level mindset and thrives in a structured, mission-critical development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements across the program lifecycle; ensure traceability and compliance with MDA standards
• Develop and manage system-level verification plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
• Plan and support execution of system-level verification events (e.g., reviews, inspections, tests)
• Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation
• Interface regularly with cross-functional teams including propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety
• Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders to communicate requirements changes, verification status, and risk posture
• Support development of and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw
• Participate in configuration management, change control, and formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Assist in technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables

Required Qualifications:

• 4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs
• Proven experience in requirements development, verification planning, and risk management
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, technical reviews, and CDRL development
• Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and modeling using SysML in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Background in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional engineering communication
• Exposure to project engineering tasks such as planning and status tracking is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in systems engineering or a related discipline is desirable and may substitute for 1 year of experience from an accredited college/university

Skills:

• Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
• Competent in developing and interpreting SysML diagrams (e.g., block definition, activity, sequence, state)
• Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) for MBSE documentation and integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle standards (e.g., INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)
• Ability to assess and manage technical risks and develop actionable mitigation plans
• Strong technical writing skills for briefings, reports, and formal documentation
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project

Others:

• Experience supporting technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) for MDA or equivalent defense programs
• Working knowledge of DoDAF or similar system architecture frameworks
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification, or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or scheduling tools, is a plus
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits.When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), 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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