Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies seeks a Systems Engineer III to lead requirements development, system verification planning, and risk management on DoD missile defense programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination and MBSE work in a mission-critical environment.

You will apply SysML and MBSE artifacts, engage with multiple engineering teams, and contribute to technical planning and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) to ensure program success.

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.
• Hands-on MBSE experience using SysML in Cameo Systems Modeler.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements across the program lifecycle with 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 (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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Verification planning

Risk management

MBSE

SysML

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

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