Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

Voyager Technologies•Reno, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. Job Summary: The 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
Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

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
Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
Competent in developing and interpreting SysML diagrams (e.g., block definition, activity, sequence, state)
Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) for MBSE documentation and integration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle standards (e.g., INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499, EIA-632)
Ability to assess and manage technical risks and develop actionable mitigation plans
Strong technical writing skills for briefings, reports, and formal documentation
Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project
Experience supporting technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) for MDA or equivalent defense programs
Working knowledge of DoDAF or similar system architecture frameworks
INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification, or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or scheduling tools, is a plus

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