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Systems Engineer VI - Systems Verified today

Voyager Space · Reno, NV · United States · Folsom, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-23
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The Role

The Systems Engineer VI serves as the principal technical leader and organizational authority responsible for architecting, directing, and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex defense systems. You report to the Systems Engineering Manager and are part of the Strategic Systems Engineering Department.

What You Will Own

  • Serve as site technical authority for systems engineering across multiple programs, establishing and enforcing organizational standards, processes, and best practices for mission and contractual compliance
  • Define and govern site requirements management strategy; establish traceability frameworks, verification standards, and MDA compliance policies across all program tiers
  • Define overarching system architecture strategy and verification and validation frameworks; provide direction on functional allocations, interface standards, and compliance reporting
  • Provide cross-domain systems engineering leadership across propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test disciplines to ensure multi-program performance and verification closure
  • Own the site risk management strategy; develop and institutionalize risk identification, mitigation, and escalation frameworks spanning multiple programs
  • Own and govern the technical baseline across programs; lead formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and establish organizational standards for change control and configuration management
  • Provide authoritative MBSE leadership; guide SysML modeling standards and digital engineering toolchain alignment
  • Serve as technical liaison with customer and supplier organizations on requirements flowdown, verification progress, and technical issue resolution
  • Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers and foster knowledge transfer within the organization

Basic Qualifications

You have one of the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 15 years of systems engineering or related discipline experience, OR
  • Master's Degree in related STEM field with 13 years of systems engineering or related discipline experience, OR
  • 19 years of systems engineering or related discipline experience in lieu of a degree, OR
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

You also have:

  • Deep familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards
  • Expert-level proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
  • Authoritative knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499)
  • Significant experience applying MBSE principles using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of DoDAF/UAF architecture frameworks and digital engineering environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) analyses at enterprise and program level

Clearance and Legal Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract eligibility
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Must comply with ITAR regulations
  • Travel up to 10-15%, including possible overnights to support customer reviews and test events

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $161,000 to $279,000 depending on experience, skills, and location. California range: $169,490 to $279,160. Nevada range: $161,016 to $265,202. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Benefits include flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible gym memberships, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, and company wellness programs.

Work Location

Folsom, CA; Reno, NV; or Remote (USA).