Systems Engineer IV

Title: Systems Engineer – PE

Segment:   Voyager - Defense & National Security

Location: Folsom, CA

Job Type: Full Time  - Hybrid

Relocation Eligible: No

Company 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.

Position Description:

Project Engineer IV provides engineering leadership and cross-functional coordination for complex defense-related projects. The individual acts as the primary technical interface between engineering, program management, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring successful execution of technical scope, schedule, and risk.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as technical lead and integrator for assigned defense and aerospace projects
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated master schedules in coordination with engineering and program management
• Manage and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including resource allocation and task prioritization across disciplines
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary engineering inputs (mechanical, electrical, systems, software)
• Drive risk and opportunity management planning and mitigation strategies
• Manage and develop complex project planning and integration activities involving cross-functional engineering teams
• Develop statement of work (SOW) for internal and subcontracted efforts
• Manage subcontract technical execution, including coordination, oversight, and interface control
• Conduct hardware procurement planning and lead trade studies to inform make/buy decisions
• Support customer technical interchange meetings, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and working groups
• Author and review engineering documentation, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and test plans
• Ensure compliance with CDRLs, program contract requirements, deliverables, and related obligations

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required due to government program requirements
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects through full lifecycle—from requirements definition through verification and delivery
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, mission-focused mindset
• Strong technical background and sound engineering decision-making skills
• Driven individual with a continuous improvement attitude and high standards for technical rigor
• Well versed in customer expectation management, communication, and stakeholder management

Experience:

• 7–10 years of project engineering, systems engineering, or technical leadership experience
• Background in aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS)
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under full EVMS-compliant contracts
• Proficient in applying systems engineering methodologies and processes with a strong understanding of the SE lifecycle as defined by DoD and MDA acquisition standards
• Preferred knowledge of controllable solids technology and propulsion-related system integration
• Prior experience interfacing with DoD customers and supporting proposal efforts a plus

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university
• Preferred: Master’s degree in systems engineering or a related discipline is desirable and may substitute for 1 year of experience from an accredited college/university

Preferences:

• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time to support program and customer needs
• Must be comfortable working in secure or classified environments, as required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across concurrent workstreams
• Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time to support program and customer needs
• Must be comfortable working in secure or classified environments, as required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across concurrent workstreams
• Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to assess and manage technical risks and develop actionable mitigation plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentation to stakeholders
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project

Salary Range: $108,369 - $170,413

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

Voyager 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 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.