Systems Engineer – Project Engineer VI

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security, and space technology company committed to delivering transformative solutions. The Project Engineer VI serves as the senior technical authority for large-scale defense and aerospace programs, overseeing technical execution, cross-functional alignment, and integrated system solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical execution and integration of complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs
• Serve as the primary technical interface to customers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Direct and oversee Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring alignment of technical scope, priorities, and resources
• Drive development and execution of Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS) in coordination with program leadership
• Own technical risk management strategy, including identification, mitigation planning, and execution tracking
• Lead system-level trade studies, architecture decisions, and design integration across disciplines
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractors and suppliers, including requirements flow-down, performance tracking, and interface management
• Author, review, and approve key engineering artifacts (SOWs, ICDs, ECNs, test plans, and technical reports)
• Support and lead major program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and customer technical interchange meetings
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, CDRLs, and applicable standards
• Mentor junior engineers and project engineers; provide technical guidance and leadership across teams
• Support proposal development, including technical volume leadership and basis of estimate (BOE)

Requirements:

• S. citizenship required due to government program requirements
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering programs across full lifecycle from concept development through qualification and delivery
• Demonstrated technical leadership with the ability to influence across engineering, program management, and executive stakeholders
• Strong engineering judgment with a systems-level perspective and ownership mindset
• Highly effective in customer engagement, expectation management, and technical communication
• Driven leader with a focus on execution excellence, continuous improvement, and mission success
• 10–15 years of project engineering, systems engineering, or technical program leadership experience
• Significant experience in aerospace or defense programs, preferably supporting DoD and MDA efforts
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex programs or major subsystems through full lifecycle
• Strong experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), IMP/IMS, and Control Account Management (CAM)
• Deep understanding of systems engineering processes aligned with DoD acquisition frameworks
• Experience with system integration, verification/validation, and qualification of high-reliability systems
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field from an accredited institution required
• Advanced leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills
• Strong systems thinking and cross-disciplinary integration ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage technical risk and resolve complex issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Master's degree preferred
• Preferred experience with controllable solids and propulsion system integration
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% as required
• Comfortable working in secure/classified environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong commitment to technical excellence and mission success