Systems Engineer III (Aerospace)

Voyager Space Holdings • Folsom, CA

69d • $95,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Systems Engineer III will lead and support requirements development, system verification planning and execution, risk management, and MBSE efforts on MDA-aligned missile defense programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, frequent stakeholder engagement, and contributions to technical planning and project execution. This position is ideal for an engineer who brings a system-level mindset and thrives in a structured, mission-critical development environment.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs
• Proven experience in requirements development, verification planning, and risk management
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, technical reviews, and CDRL development
• Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and modeling using SysML in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Background in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional engineering communication
• Exposure to project engineering tasks such as planning and status tracking is preferred
• Required: Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements across the program lifecycle; ensure traceability and compliance with MDA standards
• Develop and manage system-level verification plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
• Plan and support execution of system-level verification events (e.g., reviews, inspections, tests)
• Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation
• Interface regularly with cross-functional teams including propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety
• Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders to communicate requirements changes, verification status, and risk posture
• Support development of and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw
• Participate in configuration management, change control, and formal design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Assist in technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health benefit package
• Retirement savings
• Wellness program
• Various other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree