Systems Engineer – Project Engineer VI

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. 

• →Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or program-level technical leadership
• →Proven experience managing large-scale DoD or MDA programs, including complex system integration and verification activities
• →Demonstrated success as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and technical lead under EVMS-compliant contracts
• →Deep understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoDI 5000 series) and MIL-STD systems engineering processes
• →Experience overseeing major subcontractors, suppliers, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• →Background in propulsion systems, flight vehicle integration, or complex electro-mechanical systems preferred
• →Prior experience leading customer engagements, proposal efforts, and engineering process improvement initiatives

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university

• Advanced technical and organizational leadership skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
• Expertise in system integration, verification planning, and risk-based engineering approaches
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills—capable of engaging executive and customer audiences
• Proficient with engineering management and project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Skilled in data-driven decision making, technical trade analysis, and configuration control
• Strong interpersonal skills for guiding and motivating diverse, high-performing teams
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio

• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time to support program and customer needs
• Must be comfortable working in secure or classified environments, as required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across concurrent workstreams
• Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment

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Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

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