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.
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Responsibilities:
Serve as chief project engineer or senior technical lead for large, multi-phase, or multi-contract defense and aerospace programs
Define and guide system architecture, integration, and verification strategies aligned with customer and mission objectives
Oversee engineering execution across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and major subcontractors, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule compliance
Lead technical baseline definition, configuration management, and system integration planning
Chair or provide executive-level support for major design and integration reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure readiness and compliance with technical performance metrics
Serve as the primary engineering interface to executive management and DoD customers, supporting technical interchange meetings and milestone reviews
Manage and approve Statements of Work (SOWs), subcontractor technical deliverables, and major supplier design inputs
Develop and implement advanced risk and opportunity management frameworks across enterprise-level programs
Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical oversight to project engineers and functional leads
Support proposal development, cost estimation, and new business capture activities
Guide and enforce adherence to systems engineering standards, model-based engineering practices, and configuration control
Drive organizational engineering process improvements, knowledge management, and best practices
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Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects through the full lifecycle—from concept development through verification, qualification, and delivery
Proven ability to develop and execute technical strategies aligned with business and program objectives
Exceptional leadership, influencing, and mentoring abilities across engineering, program management, and customer teams
Strong technical depth and judgment to guide architecture-level decisions and complex trade studies
Proactive, strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to technical excellence and mission success
Advanced knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, contract structures, and customer interface management
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or program-level technical leadership
Proven experience managing large-scale DoD or MDA programs, including complex system integration and verification activities
Demonstrated success as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and technical lead under EVMS-compliant contracts
Deep understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoDI 5000 series) and MIL-STD systems engineering processes
Experience overseeing major subcontractors, suppliers, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Background in propulsion systems, flight vehicle integration, or complex electro-mechanical systems preferred
Prior experience leading customer engagements, proposal efforts, and engineering process improvement initiatives
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 10 years of experience in project engineering OR Master’s degree in project engineering or related STEM filed with 8 years of experience OR 14 years of experience in project engineering in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or Equivalent
Skills:
Advanced technical and organizational leadership skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
Expertise in system integration, verification planning, and risk-based engineering approaches
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills—capable of engaging executive and customer audiences
Proficient with engineering management and project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
Skilled in data-driven decision making, technical trade analysis, and configuration control
Strong interpersonal skills for guiding and motivating diverse, high-performing teams
Experienced with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
Others:
Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time to support program and customer needs
Must be comfortable working in secure or classified environments, as required
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment
Ability to balance multiple priorities across concurrent workstreams
Committed to mission success, technical integrity, and collaborative execution in a national defense environment
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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.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
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.
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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.
About Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Aerospace & Defense
Voyager Technologies builds on over 35 years of spaceflight heritage, developing commercial space infrastructure and powering thousands of successful customer missions.
