Senior Systems Engineer at Voyager Technologies in Mojave, CA

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to work our VTVL vehicle programs. Work side-by-side with the engineering teams to lead and guide the detailed technical design, development, integration and testing for advanced hardware and software solutions for propulsion systems and vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicles. Hybrid onsite in Mojave. The Systems Engineering group consists of highly skilled engineers working across multiple disciplines to ensure that every component, subsystem, and interface meets the required standards for safety, performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Systems Engineer to work our VTVL vehicle programs. Job Responsibilities: Work side-by-side with the engineering teams to lead and guide the detailed technical design, development, integration and testing for advanced hardware and software solutions for propulsion systems and vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicles including: Concept of operations Mission and system requirements Design configuration Technical budgets Trade Studies Launch vehicle requirements Fault management Interface control V&V and test planning Technical risk and mitigation plan identification Preparing and delivering technical documentation and reporting Leading technical presentations and/or demonstrations during concept development and engineering development phases Assisting with technical proposals for mission and technology development opportunities Communicating with partners and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges relating to the system and/or customer requirements Required Skills & Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience in multiple (not all) of the following areas: liquid propellant rocket systems, propulsion systems, avionics or electronics systems, software engineering and development, embedded systems engineering, systems engineering, systems integration and test, verification and validation, and/or system configuration management • Demonstrated experience as the technical lead implementing the full life cycle of design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operations. Must be able to demonstrate hands-on hardware experience. • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal and external organizations. • B.S. in Engineering or related technical field plus 5 years of relevant launch vehicle mission experience including demonstrated leadership roles. Relevant advanced degree will be considered in lieu of equivalent experience. Preferred Skills & Qualifications: • Experience developing liquid propellant rocket propulsion systems, from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations. • Knowledge of system manufacturing and V&V plans for propulsion systems • Demonstrated experience operating in an AS9