Technical Principal III

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 238,160 - 292,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Voyager Technologies Inc. is seeking a Technical Principal III in Folsom, CA. You will lead teams developing SIGINT software and provide technical leadership across programs.

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 20 years of SIGINT experience for DoD programs. The competitive salary range is $238,160 – $292,400, based on experience.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off, medical coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in SIGINT related engineering for DoD.
• Extensive experience in Airborne COMINT and ELINT systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple engineering teams developing SIGINT software.
• Oversee technical software system architectures.
• Support business development and program execution.

Skills

Engineering principles

SIGINT subject matter expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

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.

As the Technical Principal III, you will perform duties across programs and business pursuits by providing an in‑depth understanding of disciplined engineering processes and SIGINT subject matter knowledge. You will oversee product and/or project’s conception, design, integration, test and delivery. This position requires support for business development and program execution activities. This is a technical leadership role where you are expected to effectively work with and communicate with company executives, customers, project engineers, program managers, finance, contracts, HR, IT and security.

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is part of our ISR Division in Folsom, CA. This role will be based in Folsom, CA or will be remote with travel as required.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Provide guidance and oversight to multiple engineering teams developing SIGINT software technology products.
• Conceive and create technical software system architectures and oversee the development of those architectures.
• Contribute on programs (Trade Studies, System and Software Design, Risk Management & Mitigation Plans).
• Support Voyager product marketing and business development by contributing to new business capture (customer meetings, whitepapers, briefings) and customer engagement activities.
• Support proposal generation (technical solution, cost, and management).
• Assist the ISR CTO with product strategy, IRAD planning and technical direction for the ISR organization.
• Assist project engineers with developing plans and executing schedules to closure.
• Work closely with program management, lead engineers and executive management to identify and provide solutions to technically challenging issues related to ISR SW Development.
• Lead technical design activities and ensure all technical hurdles are resolved to deliver a high‑quality ISR SW product roadmap.
• Deliver end‑to‑end solutions using innovative approaches to complex design problems.
• Act as a core business leader for Voyager by mentoring, building trust, modeling positive behaviors, building customer support within the Voyager engineering teams and extending outward to all customers.
• Assist with engineering recruiting, growing the skills and talent base.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in SIGINT related engineering for DoD related programs.
• Extensive working knowledge and practical experience in designing, developing, integrating, testing, fielding and sustaining Airborne COMINT and ELINT systems from the apertures through the ground processing components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college/university.
• Current SCI Clearance.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Ability to travel approximately 10-25% of the time for on‑site integration and customer meetings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $238,160 – $292,400 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 including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security.
• 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.

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