Systems Engineer III - MSAD

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in California seeks a Systems Engineer III (MSAD) to design, develop, and analyze modeling, simulation, and control systems for propulsion and aerospace applications.

You will own modeling tasks, collaborate across GNC, software, and test teams, and contribute to program performance through rigorous analysis. Senior engineers mentor others, and you will work under the Engineering Department Manager within Strategic Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
• 4–7 years of experience in modeling, simulation, control systems, or estimation algorithm development in the aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong background in dynamic system modeling, control system design, and simulation infrastructure.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent modeling and control toolchains.
• Understanding of classical control techniques and competency in verification and validation of models and their use within system architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to apply physics-based modeling and multi-domain simulation development, including propulsion system modeling and data analysis for model validation.
• Ability to generate SysML diagrams covering product structure, behavior, technical logic, engineering processes, and test execution.
• S. citizenship is required due to government program requirements, and must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and control algorithms for propulsion, flight control, and guidance subsystems.
• Support development of system simulation architectures for design iteration, verification, and validation.
• Perform dynamic system studies and data analysis to assess system behavior, validate models against test data, and improve simulation fidelity and reliability.
• Support control system topology definition, gain-tuning methodologies, and model anchoring techniques.
• Contribute to program performance engineering through requirement derivation, margin analysis, performance trade studies, and Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and parametric analyses.
• Apply physics-based modeling to mechanical, thermal, and aerodynamic subsystems and support modeling and simulation planning for new programs and R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary GNC, software, systems, and test teams and participate in technical reviews and milestone events.
• Author technical documentation, support technical trade studies and concept maturation, and mentor less experienced engineers as needed.

Skills

Dynamic system modeling

Control system design

Verification & validation

SysML diagrams

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM (systems/aerospace/mechanical/electrical)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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

The Systems Engineer III – MSAD is responsible for contributing to the design, development, and analysis of modeling, simulation, and control systems supporting propulsion and aerospace systems. The role supports program execution through modeling, algorithm development, system-level performance assessments, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with increasing technical independence and ownership under the guidance of senior engineers.

The position reports to the Engineering Department Manager and is part of the Strategic Systems department based in Folsom, CA. This role is hybrid and is located in Folsom, CA.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Develop models and control algorithms for propulsion, flight control, and guidance subsystems.
• Support development of system simulation architectures for design iteration, verification, and validation.
• Perform dynamic system studies and data analysis to assess system behavior, validate models against test data, and improve simulation fidelity and reliability.
• Support control system topology definition, gain-tuning methodologies, and model anchoring techniques.
• Contribute to program performance engineering through requirement derivation, margin analysis, performance trade studies, and Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and parametric analyses.
• Apply physics-based modeling to mechanical, thermal, and aerodynamic subsystems and support modeling and simulation planning for new programs and R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary GNC, software, systems, and test teams and participate in technical reviews and milestone events.
• Author technical documentation, support technical trade studies and concept maturation, and mentor less experienced engineers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
• 4–7 years of experience in modeling, simulation, control systems, or estimation algorithm development in the aerospace or defense industries.
• Strong background in dynamic system modeling, control system design, and simulation infrastructure.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent modeling and control toolchains.
• Understanding of classical control techniques and competency in verification and validation of models and their use within system architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to apply physics-based modeling and multi-domain simulation development, including propulsion system modeling and data analysis for model validation.
• Ability to generate SysML diagrams covering product structure, behavior, technical logic, engineering processes, and test execution.
• S. citizenship is required due to government program requirements, and must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in propulsion modeling, including solid rocket motors and controllable solids.
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or equivalent government programs.

Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 10% for technical