MSAD Systems Engineer V - Team Manager

The role

The MSAD Systems Engineer V (Team Manager) serves as a senior technical lead in Modeling, Simulation, and Algorithm Design and provides people leadership for an engineering team. The role supports propulsion and aerospace programs through high-fidelity modeling, algorithm development, simulation architecture, and system-level performance assessment.

What you will do

• Develop high-fidelity models and control algorithms for propulsion, flight control, and guidance subsystems.
• Develop system simulation architectures that support design iteration, verification, and validation.
• Perform controllability studies, define control system topologies, and support gain-tuning methodologies.
• Support performance engineering through requirement derivation, margin analysis, performance trade studies, and Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and parametric analyses.
• Apply physics-based modeling to mechanical, thermal, aerodynamic, ballistics, propulsion, and actuation systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary GNC, software, systems, and test teams.
• Participate in customer engagements and technical reviews.
• Author and review technical documentation.
• Mentor engineers and support technical trade studies, concept maturation, and modeling and controls peer reviews.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) years of modeling, simulation, and algorithm design experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, control systems, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience leading and managing small technical teams and developing team members.
• Demonstrated ability to take on increasing technical responsibility and work independently on fast-paced programs.
• Experience with MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink programming, or similar tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
• Must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual.
• Must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice to have

• Controllable Solid Rocket Propulsion System performance modeling experience.
• Functional management of small, highly technical teams.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
• Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export control requirements, including ITAR/EAR eligibility.

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.