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Senior Systems Engineer

Voyager Space
Folsom, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Title : Senior Systems Engineer (ISR)

Segment : Voyager - Defense & National Security

Location : Folsom, CA

Job Type : Full Time - Hybrid

Company 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.

Position Description : Excitement and eagerness to learn and implement new system and capabilities in the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission space.

In this position, the candidate will be responsible for the architecture, design, development, and integration of ISR software systems. In this position, the candidate will perform as a technical lead on projects and business pursuits as a Senior Systems Engineer with an understanding of disciplined system engineering processes as well as technical domain knowledge.

In this position, the candidate will plan, execute, and provide systems engineering leadership for projects with multiple team members including systems architecture and design, documentation (such as test plans and procedures, requirements definition and verification) and perform on-site integration and test at customer facilities. This position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering, program managers within the company, and independent interactions with external facing customers.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead ISR systems technical requirements development, architecture, design, integration, and test efforts
  • Perform technical trade studies related to ISR systems
  • Develop risk management and mitigation plans for complex systems
  • Contribute on proposal generation encompassing technical performance, cost, and schedule
  • Incorporate Systems Engineering rigor with respect to requirements development, segmentation, flow-down, verification, and validation
  • Provide technical leadership to systems engineering and software engineering teams on projects
  • Provide technical guidance to the project team regarding technical decisions on each project in the areas of :

Digital Signal Processing and Software Architecture Implementations

  • Systems (SW and HW) Requirements and Design
  • Detailed Hardware Design and Implementation
  • Detailed Software Design and Implementation
  • Systems Integration and Test
  • Demonstrate domain technical knowledge regarding Signal Processing Architectures and Systems related to ISR
  • Work closely with program management, chief engineers, and principal engineers to appropriately identify and manage challenging issues
  • Requirements :

  • Current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering from an accredited university. May consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  • Ten (10) or more years of experience in similar position with a minimum of seven (7) years in signal collection and signal processing systems
  • Understanding and demonstrated ability with the systems engineering requirements process and Vee model
  • Experience with software defined radios and their application in ISR systems
  • Experience with wireless communications systems and protocols using AM, FM, BPSK, QPSK, QAM
  • Understanding of electromagnetic fundamentals related to antennas and receiving systems
  • Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced and collaborative small team environment
  • Possess excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication
  • Experience in successfully leading technical teams throughout a project life cycle
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time
  • Preferences :

  • DoD SCI Security Clearance
  • Master's degree or PhD in the field of Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
  • Understanding of and experience with airborne ISR direction finding systems
  • Understanding of and experience with machine learning in embedded (or "edge") environments
  • Experience leading research and development (R&D) efforts with a track record of publications and / or demonstrations. R&D efforts resulting in fielded capabilities is strongly preferred.
  • Salary Range : $152,660 - $276,161

    Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

    To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

    Voyager 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.

    Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran

    The 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.

    Salary : $152,660 - $276,161

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