Systems Engineer III - Aerospace

The role

The Systems Engineer III will lead requirements development, system verification, risk management, and MBSE efforts on MDA-aligned missile defense programs. This role involves cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement to support technical planning and project execution.

What you will do

• Lead and maintain system, subsystem, and interface requirements
• Develop and manage system-level verification plans, procedures, and compliance matrices
• Plan and support execution of system-level verification events
• Conduct and maintain technical risk assessments, mitigation plans, and risk tracking documentation
• Interface with cross-functional teams including propulsion, software, hardware, test, GNC, quality, and safety
• Collaborate with customer and supplier stakeholders
• Support development of and maintain MBSE artifacts using SysML and Cameo/MagicDraw
• Participate in configuration management, change control, and formal design reviews
• Assist in technical planning, schedule alignment, and tracking of engineering deliverables

Required qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of systems engineering experience in DoD, aerospace, or missile defense programs
• Proven experience in requirements development, verification planning, and risk management
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) processes, technical reviews, and CDRL development
• Hands-on experience with MBSE methodologies and modeling using SysML in tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Background in stakeholder coordination and cross-functional engineering communication
• Bachelor’s Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university
• Proficient in DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management
• Competent in developing and interpreting SysML diagrams
• Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) for MBSE documentation and integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle standards
• Ability to assess and manage technical risks and develop actionable mitigation plans

Nice to have

• Exposure to project engineering tasks such as planning and status tracking
• Master’s Degree in systems engineering or a related discipline
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) or scheduling tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health benefit package
• Retirement savings
• Wellness program

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
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

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