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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.
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The Systems Engineer VI - Test serves as the organization's principal technical authority for propulsion system integration and testing. This role establishes the strategic vision, technical standards and long-term roadmap for test engineering across multiple programs. The Level VI Engineer provides executive-level technical leadership for complex development, qualification, production and flight test campaigns while serving as the primary advisor to executive leadership and customers on verification strategy, technical risk and mission assurance. The position drives innovation in test methodologies, SWIL/HWIL environments, automation, digital engineering and advanced test capabilities while mentoring senior engineers and developing organizational technical capability.
This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of Voyager's Strategic Systems Department. This role can be based in either Reno, NV or Folsom, CA.
In this role, the essential functions are:

• Serve as the organization's principal technical authority for propulsion integration and test engineering.
• Define enterprise test strategies, technical roadmaps, engineering standards and best practices.
• Lead technical planning and execution of complex development, qualification, production and flight test programs.
• Provide technical leadership for SWIL, HWIL, automated test systems, test software, instrumentation, controls and data acquisition architectures.
• Lead resolution of the organization's most complex integration, test, hardware, software and system performance issues.
• Direct root cause investigations, anomaly resolution efforts and major technical review boards.
• Represent the organization during customer reviews, technical interchange meetings and government program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR and QRR.
• Drive innovation through advanced simulation, automation, digital engineering, model-based verification and emerging test technologies.
• Guide development of advanced test facilities, laboratory capabilities and enterprise test infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership for proposals, IRAD initiatives, technology maturation and strategic business growth.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering organizational technical excellence.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in propulsion system integration and test engineering within aerospace, defense or related high-reliability industries.
• Expert knowledge of propulsion systems, rocket motor testing, qualification, acceptance, production testing and verification methodologies.
• Recognized as a technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) in propulsion system integration and test with demonstrated impact across multiple major aerospace or defense programs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams; dedicated to mentoring and developing next-generation test engineers.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and resolving highly complex integration and test challenges with the ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical oversight.
• Demonstrated commitment to engineering excellence, mission assurance and success, safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to establish organizational test strategies, technical standards and long-term engineering roadmaps.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level integration and test efforts involving complex propulsion systems and high-risk development programs.
• Expertise applying systems engineering and controls engineering principles to verification, integration and test architecture.
• Demonstrated success leading complete test life cycles from architecture and planning through qualification, production and operational support.
• Experience developing enterprise engineering processes, organizational standards and advanced test capabilities.
• Advanced programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink and Python, supporting test automation and simulation.
• Expert troubleshooting and root cause investigation of highly integrated hardware/software systems.
• Expert knowledge of MIL-STDs, aerospace qualification and acceptance testing and government certification processes.
• Strong working knowledge of RS-422, RS-485, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP and UDP/IP communication protocols.
• Extensive experience with rocket motor integration, Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), automated test systems, real-time simulation, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition and test software development.
• Demonstrated experience supporting customer technical reviews, proposal development, technology roadmaps and strategic planning.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to test facilities and customer sites as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $161,016 - $279,160 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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California pay range
$169,490-$279,160 USD
Nevada pay range
$161,016-$265,202 USD