Senior Systems Engineer

The role

You will lead and guide the technical design, development, integration, and testing for propulsion systems and vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicles. This role involves managing requirements, technical budgets, and risk mitigation for advanced hardware and software solutions.

What you will do

• Lead technical design, development, integration and testing for propulsion systems and VTVL vehicles
• Manage concept of operations, mission and system requirements, and design configuration
• Handle technical budgets, trade studies, and launch vehicle requirements
• Manage fault management, interface control, and V&V and test planning
• Identify technical risk and mitigation plans
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation and reporting
• Lead technical presentations and demonstrations during development phases
• Assist with technical proposals for mission and technology development
• Communicate with partners and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in multiple areas: liquid propellant rocket systems, propulsion systems, avionics or electronics systems, software engineering and development, embedded systems engineering, sy
• Demonstrated experience as the technical lead implementing the full life cycle of design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operations
• Hands-on hardware experience
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal and external organizations
• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field plus 5 years of relevant launch vehicle mission experience including demonstrated leadership roles

Nice to have

• Experience developing liquid propellant rocket propulsion systems, from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations
• Knowledge of system manufacturing and V&V plans for propulsion systems
• Demonstrated experience operating in an AS9100 or ISO9000 environment
• Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment, using organizational tools such as Confluence and Jira
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761
• Familiarity with structural engineering
• Knowledgeable of system V&V planning
• Knowledgeable of reliability engineering and analysis
• Knowledgeable of range safety compliance

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions for ground to space.