Overview

Systems Engineer Project Engineer V 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. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, were building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for whats next. And were doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. Youll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. Were a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If 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. Job Summary: The Systems Engineer - Project Engineer V serves as a senior technical authority and strategic integrator for high-complexity defense and aerospace programs. The individual provides technical direction and programmatic oversight across engineering disciplines, ensuring alignment of design, performance, and risk with mission and contractual requirements. The Level V engineer represents engineering leadership at the enterprise level, contributing to organizational strategy, process improvement, and technology development initiatives. Responsibilities: Serve as chief project engineer or senior technical lead for large, multi-phase, or multi-contract defense and aerospace programsDefine and guide system architecture, integration, and verification strategies aligned with customer and mission objectivesOversee engineering execution across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and major subcontractors, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule complianceLead technical baseline definition, configuration management, and system integration planningChair or provide executive-level support for major design and integration reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure readiness and compliance with technical performance metricsServe as the primary engineering interface to executive management and DoD customers, supporting technical interchange meetings and milestone reviewsManage and approve Statements of Work (SOWs), subcontractor technical deliverables, and major supplier design inputsDevelop and implement advanced risk and opportunity management frameworks across enterprise-level programsProvide mentorship, coaching, and technical oversight to project engineers and functional leadsSupport proposal development, cost estimation, and new business capture activitiesGuide and enforce adherence to systems engineering standards, model-based engineering practices, and configuration controlDrive organizational engineering process improvements, knowledge management, and best practices Required Qualifications: Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret ClearanceDemonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects through the full lifecyclefrom concept development through verification, qualification, and deliveryProven ability to develop and execute technical strategies aligned with business and program objectivesExceptional leadership, influencing, and mentoring abilities across engineering, program management, and customer teamsStrong technical depth and judgment to guide architecture-level decisions and complex trade studiesProactive, strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to technical excellence and mission successAdvanced knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, contract structures, and customer interface managementExperience:Minimum of 10 years of progr