Systems Engineer II – Systems

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Reno, NV

1d • $82,460 - $128,000

About The Position

The Systems Engineer II – Systems position supports requirements development, system verification activities, risk management, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts on MDA-aligned missile defense programs. The role executes defined systems engineering tasks under the guidance of senior engineers while building a foundation in system-level thinking, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Strategic Systems Engineering Department. It is based in Folsom, California, and may also be based in Reno, Nevada. Travel is expected up to approximately 10%. U.S. citizenship is required for federal contract eligibility. The employee must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and must comply with ITAR regulations.

The good-faith base salary range is $82,460–$128,000, depending on experience, skills, and location; the position is also incentive-plan eligible. Voyager describes its total compensation package as including flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, gym membership options, a 401(k) plan with company match, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college or university; a master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Two to four years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or related engineering programs.
• Experience supporting requirements development, verification activities, or risk management.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalent, SysML diagrams such as block definition, activity, and sequence diagrams, and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle principles, such as the INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, and EIA-632.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to support technical risk assessments and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Self-motivated, with willingness to learn, grow, and contribute in a team-oriented environment.
• U.S. citizenship required for federal contract eligibility.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations and meet the stated U.S. Person and export authorization eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes or similar DoD program environments.
• Exposure to technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Basic understanding of system architecture frameworks such as DoDAF.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to mission success.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of system, subsystem, and interface requirements, including traceability and compliance efforts.
• Assist in developing system-level verification plans, procedures, and compliance matrices.
• Support execution of system-level verification activities, including reviews, inspections, and tests.
• Contribute to identifying, documenting, and tracking risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety.
• Support communication of requirements, verification status, and technical issues with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and maintaining MBSE artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw.
• Participate in configuration management and change control processes.
• Contribute to preparation for and participation in technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Support technical planning activities, including task tracking and status reporting.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• 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 more than 12,700 options nationwide, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 4%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Incentive-plan eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level