Systems Engineer II - Project Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer II (Project Engineer II) provides entry-level engineering support and technical coordination for defense-related projects under close supervision. The role is part of the Strategic Systems Engineering Department and reports to the Systems Engineering Manager. It is based in Folsom, California, or Reno, Nevada.

The role supports technical planning and execution across defense and aerospace project work packages, coordinates with engineering and program management teams, assists with subcontract execution and project documentation, and tracks program deliverables and contract requirements. Travel of up to 5–10% may include occasional overnight trips for customer reviews and test events. U.S. citizenship is required for federal contract eligibility, and the employee must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and comply with ITAR regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field and 2 years of project engineering experience; or a master’s degree in project engineering or a related STEM field and 1 year of experience; or 6 years of project engineering experience in lieu of a degree. A high school diploma or equivalent is also listed.
• Basic understanding of the engineering project lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and delivery.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS) concepts; training will be provided.
• Exposure to the aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to identify and escalate technical risks to senior team members.
• Self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and accept direction.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract eligibility.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 5–10%, including occasional overnight travel for customer reviews and test events.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace or defense, or exposure to solid rocket motors or propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with engineering management and project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support technical planning and execution of assigned work packages on defense and aerospace projects.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and capture action items, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Assist with maintaining integrated master schedules and milestone tracking in coordination with engineering and program management.
• Support subcontract technical execution by tracking deliverables, coordination items, and interface information.
• Assist in preparing statement of work (SOW) inputs for internal and subcontracted efforts.
• Draft and maintain engineering documentation, including test plans, ECNs, and interface documents, for senior engineer review.
• Track program deliverables, CDRLs, and contract requirements in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options.
• 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: Entry Level