Systems Engineer IV - Test

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.

The Systems Engineer IV – Test leads and executes integration and testing activities for rocket motor systems, overseeing complex test campaigns that involve multiple subsystems, high‑risk operations and detailed coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This role also serves as the primary technical interface to customers, providing status updates, risk assessments and test results. The Level IV Test Engineer mentors and leads junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment of test activities with program requirements and overall system performance.

• Lead integration and test activities for rocket motor systems, including preparation, execution and post‑test analysis.
• Develop, maintain and standardize test plans, procedures and data collection strategies to ensure consistency and best practices across the test organization.
• Oversee test software and hardware development for SWIL (Software‑in‑the‑Loop) and HWIL (Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop) testing.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and team members.
• Communicate test results, status and issues effectively to management, customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and engineering standards during all test activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test processes, tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency, repeatability and reliability.
• Lead TRRs (Test Readiness Reviews) and other technical reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and lead resolution of test anomalies.
• Apply controls and systems engineering principles to ensure test systems and instrumentation operate effectively and align with overall system requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of hands‑on experience in test engineering within propulsion systems, aerospace or related industries; hands‑on experience with rocket motor integration and testing.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills; ability to guide and influence engineers across multiple teams, lead complex projects and technical discussions and make high‑impact decisions.
• Proven track record of driving results in high‑pressure test environments.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Dedication to quality, safety, accountability and mission‑focused teamwork in national defense applications.
• Extensive experience with integration and testing of complex hardware and software systems.
• Advanced programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python and Simulink, including developing, debugging and optimizing test software.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience with serial communication protocols (RS‑422, RS‑485, CAN) used to support integration, troubleshooting and coordination of test systems.
• Strong knowledge of MIL‑STD and aerospace qualification/acceptance test practices, with the ability to apply and guide their use in complex test campaigns.
• Strong background in DAQ (Data Acquisition) systems, instrumentation and controls engineering principles as applied to test systems and integration.
• Experience with test software development, automation and high‑fidelity simulation tools.
• Intimate knowledge of instrumentation, calibration standards and methodologies.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and test issue resolution.
• Expertise in test planning, execution and data analysis.