Systems Engineer IV

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.

At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. We’re looking for 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.

Project Engineer IV provides engineering leadership and cross‑functional coordination for complex defense‑related projects. The individual acts as the primary technical interface between engineering, program management, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring successful execution of technical scope, schedule, and risk.

• Serve as technical lead and integrator for assigned defense and aerospace projects.
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated master schedules in coordination with engineering and program management.
• Manage and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including resource allocation and task prioritization across disciplines.
• Coordinate cross‑disciplinary engineering inputs (mechanical, electrical, systems, software).
• Drive risk and opportunity management planning and mitigation strategies.
• Develop complex project planning and integration activities involving cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Develop statement of work (SOW) for internal and subcontracted efforts.
• Manage subcontract technical execution, including coordination, oversight, and interface control.
• Conduct hardware procurement planning and lead trade studies to inform make/buy decisions.
• Support customer technical interchange meetings, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and working groups.
• Author and review engineering documentation, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and test plans.
• Ensure compliance with CDRLs, program contract requirements, deliverables, and related obligations.

• U.S. citizenship required due to government program requirements.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects through full lifecycle—from requirements definition through verification and delivery.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, mission‑focused mindset.
• Strong technical background and sound engineering decision‑making skills.
• Driven individual with a continuous improvement attitude and high standards for technical rigor.
• Well versed in customer expectation management, communication, and stakeholder management.

• 7–10 years of project engineering, systems engineering, or technical leadership experience.
• Background in aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS).
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under full EVMS‑compliant contracts.
• Proficient in applying systems engineering methodologies and processes with a strong understanding of the SE lifecycle as defined by DoD and MDA acquisition standards.
• Preferred knowledge of controllable solids technology and propulsion‑related system integration.
• Prior experience interfacing with DoD customers and supporting proposal efforts.

• 7–10 years of project engineering, systems engineering, or technical leadership experience.
• Background in aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs.

• Required: Bachelor…