Associate Systems Engineer (Controls)

Title: Associate Systems Engineer (Controls)

Segment:   Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems)

Location:  Reno, NV; Folsom, CA

Job Type: Full Time  - Hybrid

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Responsibilities: 

Integration & Test

• Performs routine assembly tasks and integration of components for testing.
• Operates data acquisition systems and performs basic data validation and analysis.
• Performs basic data preprocessing, descriptive statistical analysis, and visualizations.
• Understands principles and functions of various measurement instruments in testing.
• Contributes to basic software design tasks.
• Develops test plans, identifies objectives, defines procedures, and creates schedules independently.

Design

• Recognizes different battery types and contributes to basic design tasks.
• Understands basic principles of cable or wire harness design.
• Understands rocket motor ignition systems and common configurations.
• Can independently apply design principles and generate actuator designs.
• Understands solid rocket motor systems and interpreting design specifications.

System Performance

• Standard control techniques for simple control systems.
• Interpretation and implementation of control system diagrams and specifications.
• Understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for data analysis and simulations.

Communications

• Handles complex communication scenarios, including group discussions and adapting style.
• Demonstrates effective written communication skills.
• Can handle complex presentation requirements, including data visualizations and interactive presentations.
• Can handle complex technical content, adapting presentation style, and moderate Q&A sessions.
• Can independently produce simple technical documents using clear language and basic writing conventions.

Analysis

• Basic principles and concepts of CFD.
• Basic simulations and analysis tasks for structural and thermal.

Systems Engineering

• Basic knowledge of configuration management tools and processes.
• Awareness of MBSE concepts and methodologies.
• Elicitation and documentation of requirements.
• Identification and documentation of risks.
• Understanding of verification planning and purpose of verification activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science required in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Preferences:

Salary Range: $58,579 to $120,502/year

Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) 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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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.