Systems Engineer II - Project Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Reno, NV

8h • $82,460 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is hiring a Systems Engineer II (Project Engineer) to provide 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 Project Engineer supports technical planning and execution, coordinates project information and subcontract activities, and helps maintain schedules and engineering documentation. The position may require travel of up to 5–10%, including occasional overnight trips for customer reviews and test events. U.S. citizenship is required due to 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 posted good-faith base salary range is $82,460–$128,000, depending on experience, skills, and location. The position is incentive-plan eligible. Voyager offers a competitive total compensation package, including flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, gym memberships, 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, 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; or a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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, due to federal contract eligibility.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to the aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs.
• 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, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 options nationwide 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: Entry Level