Systems Engineer IV - ISR

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.

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The Systems Engineer IV - ISR is a key technical contributor to our cutting‑edge signals intelligence systems, which enable mission‑critical capabilities across defense and space systems. The team designs, develops and integrates the next generation of SIGINT software and hardware, taking ownership of critical system components from concept through deployment.

The position reports to the VP of Engineering and is part of our ISR team based in Folsom, CA. This role is hybrid and can be located in either Folsom, CA or Dayton, OH.

• Lead ISR systems technical requirements development, architecture, design, integration, and test efforts.
• Perform technical trade studies related to SIGINT systems.
• Develop risk management and mitigation plans for complex systems.
• Contribute on proposal generation encompassing technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Incorporate Systems Engineering rigor with respect to requirements development, segmentation, flow‑down, verification, and validation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to systems engineering and software engineering teams on projects.
• Provide technical direction to the project team regarding technical decisions on each project in the areas of:
  • Digital Signal Processing and Software Architecture Implementations
  • Systems (SW and HW) Requirements and Design
  • Detailed Hardware Design and Implementation
  • Detailed Software Design and Implementation
  • Systems Integration and Test
• Demonstrate domain technical knowledge regarding Signal Processing Architectures and Systems related to ISR.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university.
• Seven (7) or more years of engineering experience, with at least four (4) years focused on signal collection and signal processing systems.
• Experience with software‑defined radios (SDRs) and their application in SIGINT systems.
• Experience with MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering – SysML/Cameo).
• Experience with wireless communications systems and protocols (e.g., AM, FM, BPSK, QPSK, QAM).
• Experience with modeling and simulation of signal processing algorithms.
• A strong understanding of electromagnetic fundamentals related to antennas and receiving systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively in technical teams and take ownership of complex tasks.

• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Understanding and experience with SIGINT direction‑finding systems and with machine learning in embedded (or “edge”) environments.

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time for on‑site integration and customer meetings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $136,252–$233,900 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. This position is incentive…