Systems Engineer III - Propulsion Modeling & Flight Control

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Folsom, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer III – MSAD to model, simulate, and control propulsion and aerospace systems. You will develop models, design algorithms, and support simulations for design iteration and validation.

You will collaborate with GNC, software, systems, and test teams while advancing physics-based modeling and data analysis for model validation. This hybrid role offers growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
• 4–7 years of experience in modeling, simulation, control systems, or estimation algorithm development in aerospace/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 verification/validation of models within system architectures.
• Ability to generate SysML diagrams covering product structure, behavior, technical logic, engineering processes, and test execution.
• S. citizenship 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 and validate models against test data.
• Support control system topology definition, gain-tuning methodologies, and model anchoring techniques.
• Contribute to program performance engineering through requirement derivation, margin analysis, and analyses.
• Apply physics-based modeling to mechanical, thermal, and aerodynamic subsystems and support planning for new programs and R&D.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary GNC, software, systems, and test teams and participate in technical reviews.
• Author technical documentation and mentor less experienced engineers as needed.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

SysML diagrams

DoD clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in systems/ aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Folsom, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer III – MSAD to model, simulate, and control propulsion and aerospace systems. You will develop models, design algorithms, and support simulations for design iteration and validation.

You will collaborate with GNC, software, systems, and test teams while advancing physics-based modeling and data analysis for model validation. This hybrid role offers growth in a mission-driven environment.