{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d69f4c447d67eb69245dc4b4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d69f4c447d67eb69245dc4b4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d69f4c447d67eb69245dc4b4","title":"Systems Engineer VI - Test","description":"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.\n\nForge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies\nThe future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.\n\nYou’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.\n\nIf you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nIn this role, the essential functions are:\n\nServe as the organization’s principal technical authority for propulsion integration and test engineering.\n\nDefine enterprise test strategies, technical roadmaps, engineering standards and best practices.\n\nLead technical planning and execution of complex development, qualification, production and flight test programs.\n\nProvide technical leadership for SWIL, HWIL, automated test systems, test software, instrumentation, controls and data acquisition architectures.\n\nLead resolution of the organization’s most complex integration, test, hardware, software and system performance issues.\n\nDirect root cause investigations, anomaly resolution efforts and major technical review boards.\n\nRepresent the organization during customer reviews, technical interchange meetings and government program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR and QRR.\n\nDrive innovation through advanced simulation, automation, digital engineering, model‑based verification and emerging test technologies.\n\nGuide development of advanced test facilities, laboratory capabilities and enterprise test infrastructure.\n\nProvide technical leadership for proposals, IRAD initiatives, technology maturation and strategic business growth.\n\nMentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering organizational technical excellence.\n\nRequirements Include:\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.\n\n15+ years of progressive experience in propulsion system integration and test engineering within aerospace, defense or related high‑reliability industries.\n\nExpert knowledge of propulsion systems, rocket motor testing, qualification, acceptance, production testing and verification methodologies.\n\nRecognized 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.\n\nExceptional 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.\n\nProven 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.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to engineering excellence, mission assurance and success, safety, quality and continuous improvement.\n\nProven ability to establish organizational test strategies, technical standards and long‑term engineering roadmaps.\n\nDemonstrated success leading enterprise‑level integration and test efforts involving complex propulsion systems and high‑risk development programs.\n\nExpertise applying systems engineering and controls engineering principles to verification, integration and test architecture.\n\nDemonstrated success leading complete test life cycles from architecture and planning through qualification, production and operational support.\n\nExperience developing enterprise engineering processes, organizational standards and advanced test capabilities.\n\nAdvanced programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink and Python, supporting test automation and simulation.\n\nExpert troubleshooting and root cause investigation of highly integrated hardware/software systems.\n\nExpert knowledge of MIL‑STDs, aerospace qualification and acceptance testing and government certification processes.\n\nStrong working knowledge of RS‑422, RS‑485, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP and UDP/IP communication protocols.\n\nExtensive 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.\n\nDemonstrated experience supporting customer technical reviews, proposal development, technology roadmaps and strategic planning.\n\nTravel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:\n\nWillingness to travel to test facilities and customer sites as required.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance.\n\nThe 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nFlexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance\n\nComprehensive 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\n\nFlexible, 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\n\n401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security\n\nCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being\n\nAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resources\n\nThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment\n\nVoyager 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.\n\nMinority/Female/Disabled/Veteran\n\nThe statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.\n\nCalifornia pay range: $169,490 – $279,160 USD\n\nNevada pay range: $161,016 – $265,202 USD\n\nTo 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). 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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.\n\nForge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies\nThe future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.\n\nYou’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.\n\nIf you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nIn this role, the essential functions are:\n\nServe as the organization’s principal technical authority for propulsion integration and test engineering.\n\nDefine enterprise test strategies, technical roadmaps, engineering standards and best practices.\n\nLead technical planning and execution of complex development, qualification, production and flight test programs.\n\nProvide technical leadership for SWIL, HWIL, automated test systems, test software, instrumentation, controls and data acquisition architectures.\n\nLead resolution of the organization’s most complex integration, test, hardware, software and system performance issues.\n\nDirect root cause investigations, anomaly resolution efforts and major technical review boards.\n\nRepresent the organization during customer reviews, technical interchange meetings and government program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR and QRR.\n\nDrive innovation through advanced simulation, automation, digital engineering, model‑based verification and emerging test technologies.\n\nGuide development of advanced test facilities, laboratory capabilities and enterprise test infrastructure.\n\nProvide technical leadership for proposals, IRAD initiatives, technology maturation and strategic business growth.\n\nMentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering organizational technical excellence.\n\nRequirements Include:\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.\n\n15+ years of progressive experience in propulsion system integration and test engineering within aerospace, defense or related high‑reliability industries.\n\nExpert knowledge of propulsion systems, rocket motor testing, qualification, acceptance, production testing and verification methodologies.\n\nRecognized 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.\n\nExceptional 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.\n\nProven 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.\n\nDemonstrated commitment to engineering excellence, mission assurance and success, safety, quality and continuous improvement.\n\nProven ability to establish organizational test strategies, technical standards and long‑term engineering roadmaps.\n\nDemonstrated success leading enterprise‑level integration and test efforts involving complex propulsion systems and high‑risk development programs.\n\nExpertise applying systems engineering and controls engineering principles to verification, integration and test architecture.\n\nDemonstrated success leading complete test life cycles from architecture and planning through qualification, production and operational support.\n\nExperience developing enterprise engineering processes, organizational standards and advanced test capabilities.\n\nAdvanced programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink and Python, supporting test automation and simulation.\n\nExpert troubleshooting and root cause investigation of highly integrated hardware/software systems.\n\nExpert knowledge of MIL‑STDs, aerospace qualification and acceptance testing and government certification processes.\n\nStrong working knowledge of RS‑422, RS‑485, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP and UDP/IP communication protocols.\n\nExtensive 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.\n\nDemonstrated experience supporting customer technical reviews, proposal development, technology roadmaps and strategic planning.\n\nTravel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:\n\nWillingness to travel to test facilities and customer sites as required.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance.\n\nThe 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nFlexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance\n\nComprehensive 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\n\nFlexible, 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\n\n401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security\n\nCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being\n\nAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resources\n\nThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment\n\nVoyager 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.\n\nMinority/Female/Disabled/Veteran\n\nThe statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.\n\nCalifornia pay range: $169,490 – $279,160 USD\n\nNevada pay range: $161,016 – $265,202 USD\n\nTo 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). 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