MSAD Systems Engineer V - Test Manager Verified today

About the Role

The MSAD Systems Engineer V (Team Manager) is a senior technical leader in Modeling, Simulation, and Algorithm Design (MSAD) Systems who provides people leadership for an engineering team. You will support propulsion and aerospace programs through high-fidelity modeling, algorithm development, simulation architecture, and system-level performance assessment. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the Controllable Solid Propulsion department.

What You'll Do

• Develop high-fidelity models and control algorithms for propulsion, flight control, and guidance subsystems.
• Develop system simulation architectures that support design iteration, verification, and validation.
• Perform controllability studies, define control system topologies, and support gain-tuning methodologies across system architectures.
• Support performance engineering through requirement derivation, margin analysis, performance trade studies, and Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and parametric analyses.
• Apply physics-based modeling to mechanical, thermal, aerodynamic, ballistics, propulsion, and actuation systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary GNC, software, systems, and test teams to integrate modeling products and participate in customer engagements and technical reviews.
• Author and review technical documentation and ensure simulation models meet requirements for verification, validation, traceability, and configuration control.
• Mentor engineers and support technical trade studies, concept maturation, and modeling and controls peer reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college/university. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten (10) years of modeling, simulation, and algorithm design experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, control systems, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in highly collaborative multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience leading and managing small technical teams and developing team members.
• Demonstrated ability to take on increasing technical responsibility and work independently on fast-paced programs.
• Experience with MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink programming, or similar tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Controllable Solid Rocket Propulsion System performance modeling experience.
• Functional management of small, highly technical teams.

Work Environment

This position is hybrid or remote and can be based in Folsom, CA; Reno, NV; Huntsville, AL; Long Beach, CA; or fully remote. Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time. Must meet applicable U.S. Government export control requirements, including ITAR/EAR eligibility.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $153,615 - $199,400 (based on experience, skills, and location). This position is incentive plan eligible.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package including: Flexible Time Off (FTO), comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible gym memberships (12,700+ options), 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match up to 8%, company wellness programs, additional voluntary benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in a mission-driven environment.