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Principal Systems Engineer - VTVL

The Principal Systems Engineer for Lunar Systems is responsible for the development and evolution of Voyager's portfolio of propulsion testing capabilities, including active involvement in component and vehicle test campaigns, development of test products to support integration and test operations, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to achieve verification objectives.

This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is based in Mojave, CA. This role is onsite.

Essential Functions

• Lead detailed technical design, development, integration and testing for advanced hardware and software solutions for propulsion systems and vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicles including:
  • Concept of operations
  • Mission and system requirements
  • Design configuration
  • Technical budgets
  • Trade studies
  • Launch vehicle requirements
  • Fault management
  • Interface control
  • Verification and validation and test planning
  • Technical risk and mitigation plan identification
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation and reporting
• Lead technical presentations and demonstrations during concept development and engineering development phases
• Assist with technical proposals for mission and technology development opportunities
• Communicate with partners and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges relating to the system and customer requirements

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related technical field plus 5 years of relevant space mission experience including demonstrated leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience in multiple (not all) of the following areas: liquid propellant rocket systems, propulsion systems, avionics or electronics systems, software engineering and development, embedded systems engineering, systems engineering, systems integration and test, verification and validation, system configuration management
• Demonstrated experience as the technical lead implementing the full life cycle of design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operations
• Must be able to demonstrate hands-on hardware experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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
• Knowledge of system V&V planning
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and analysis
• Knowledge of range safety compliance

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 USD. Compensation depends on experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive.

Voyager offers a comprehensive rewards program including:

• Flexible Time Off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Gym membership options nationwide
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Employment Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations including ITAR and EAR, applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or 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 Department of Commerce.