Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Voyager Technologies is seeking a systems engineering leader to support its vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicle programs. The role works side-by-side with engineering teams to lead and guide the technical design, development, integration, and testing of advanced hardware and software solutions for propulsion systems and VTVL vehicles. The position is described as hybrid onsite in Mojave. The Systems Engineering group works across multiple disciplines to ensure components, subsystems, and interfaces meet standards for safety, performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The work spans the system life cycle, from concepts and requirements through design, verification, testing, and operations, and includes technical coordination with partners and customers. The posting identifies the role as Senior Systems Engineer in its title, though the description also refers to it as Lead Systems Engineer. Candidates must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain any required U.S. export authorizations. The California pay range is $100,000–$1,500,000 USD.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in multiple relevant areas, such as liquid propellant rocket systems, propulsion systems, avionics or electronics systems, software engineering and development, embedded systems engineering, systems engineering, systems integration and test, verification and validation, or system configuration management.
- Demonstrated experience as a technical lead implementing the full life cycle of design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operations.
- Hands-on hardware experience.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal and external organizations.
- B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 5 years of relevant launch vehicle mission experience including demonstrated leadership roles; a relevant advanced degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing liquid propellant rocket propulsion systems from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations.
- Knowledge of system manufacturing and V&V plans for propulsion systems.
- Experience operating in an AS9100 or ISO 9000 environment.
- Experience working in an agile environment and using organizational tools such as Confluence and Jira.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama.
- Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761.
- Familiarity with structural engineering.
- Knowledge of system V&V planning.
- Knowledge of reliability engineering and analysis.
- Knowledge of range safety compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide technical design, development, integration, and testing of hardware and software solutions for propulsion systems and VTVL vehicles.
- Develop and manage concepts of operations, mission and system requirements, design configuration, technical budgets, trade studies, launch vehicle requirements, fault management, interface control, and verification and validation (V&V) and test planning.
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Prepare and deliver technical documentation and reports.
- Lead technical presentations and demonstrations during concept development and engineering development phases.
- Assist with technical proposals for mission and technology development opportunities.
- Communicate with partners and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges related to systems and customer requirements.
- Provide technical leadership across the full life cycle of design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operations, including hands-on hardware work.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families; the company covers a significant portion of premiums, and many benefits are paid at 100% for employees.
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, plus free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
- Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
- Competitive total compensation package and a flexible rewards program supporting professional and personal well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
