Systems Engineer IV; Project Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer IV (Project Engineer)

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.

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You’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.

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Job Summary Project Engineer IV provides engineering leadership and cross‑functional coordination for complex defense‑related projects. The individual acts as the primary technical interface between engineering, program management, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring successful execution of technical scope, schedule, and risk.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead and integrator for assigned defense and aerospace projects

Develop, maintain, and execute integrated master schedules in coordination with engineering and program management

Manage and lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including resource allocation and task prioritization across disciplines

Coordinate cross‑disciplinary engineering inputs (mechanical, electrical, systems, software)

Drive risk and opportunity management planning and mitigation strategies

Manage and develop complex project planning and integration activities involving cross‑functional engineering teams

Develop statement of work (SOW) for internal and subcontracted efforts

Manage subcontract technical execution, including coordination, oversight, and interface control

Conduct hardware procurement planning and lead trade studies to inform make/buy decisions

Support customer technical interchange meetings, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), and working groups

Author and review engineering documentation, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and test plans

Ensure compliance with CDRLs, program contract requirements, deliverables, and related obligations

Required Qualifications

U.S. citizenship required due to government program requirements

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance

Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects through full lifecycle—from requirements definition through verification and delivery

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, mission‑focused mindset

Strong technical background and sound engineering decision‑making skills

Driven individual with a continuous improvement attitude and high standards for technical rigor

Well versed in customer expectation management, communication, and stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications Experience

7–10 years of project engineering, systems engineering, or technical leadership experience

Background in aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS)

Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under full EVMS‑compliant contracts

Proficient in applying systems engineering methodologies and processes with a strong understanding of the SE lifecycle as defined by DoD and MDA acquisition standards

Preferred knowledge of controllable solids technology and propulsion‑related system integration

Prior experience interfacing with DoD customers and supporting proposal efforts a plus

Education

Required
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Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related STEM field from an…