Systems Engineer V - PE - Team Manager

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer V-PE (Team Manager) to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team on complex defense and aerospace programs. The role reports to the Director of Engineering within Controllable Solid Propulsion and supports hybrid/remote work arrangements.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of project engineering experience, with strong systems integration and leadership capabilities, communicating with executives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Ten years of project engineering experience.
• Expertise in system integration, verification planning, and risk-based engineering approaches.
• Ability to lead across multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical project engineering leadership.
• Lead complex defense and aerospace programs.
• Provide technical direction and programmatic oversight.
• Develop and mentor the engineering team.
• Report to the Director of Engineering in Controllable Solid Propulsion.

Skills

Project engineering

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Engineering tools

Security clearance

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

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 are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.

The Systems Engineer V-PE (Team Manager) is responsible for serving as a senior technical project engineering lead while providing people leadership for an engineering team. The role leads complex defense and aerospace programs, providing technical direction, programmatic oversight, systems engineering execution, and team development.

The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Controllable Solid Propulsion department based in Folsom, CA. This role is hybrid or remote and can be based in Folsom, CA, Reno, NV, Huntsville, AL, Long Beach, CA or Remote.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college/university. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten (10) years of project engineering experience.
• Expertise in system integration, verification planning, and risk-based engineering approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution across multidisciplinary engineering teams, programs, and major subcontractors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive and customer audiences.
• Proficiency with engineering management and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members in a professional engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Controllable Solid Rocket Propulsion System leadership experience.
• Functional management of small, highly technical teams.

Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
• Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export control requirements, including ITAR/EAR eligibility, as applicable.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $153,615 - $199,400 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

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.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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.

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.