Systems Engineer III - Project Engineer
Voyager Technologies, Inc.
| Company | Voyager Technologies, Inc. |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Folsom |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
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.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The 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.
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.
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:
Project Engineer III provides engineering leadership, technical coordination, and planning support for defense-related programs. This role operates with moderate supervision, demonstrating increased independence in managing day-to-day engineering tasks and cross-functional integration. The engineer acts as a key technical liaison between disciplines, program management, suppliers, and stakeholders to help ensure technical objectives, schedules, and deliverables are achieved in accordance with program goals.
Responsibilities:
Support the technical planning and execution of assigned defense and aerospace engineering projects
Assist in the development and maintenance of integrated master schedules as well as inchstone plans and work packages in coordination with program and engineering teams
Participate in and support cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Coordinate basic engineering inputs across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, systems, software)
Assist with identification and tracking of program risks and opportunities
Contribute to the development of engineering project plans and integration activities
Help develop and maintain statements of work (SOWs) and support subcontract management
Assist in trade studies, hardware procurement planning, and make/buy analyses
Support preparation for and participation in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and customer meetings
Draft and review engineering documentation including test plans, ECNs, and interface documentation
Ensure adherence to program deliverables, CDRLs, and contract requirements under guidance
Required Qualifications:
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
Proven ability to support engineering projects through the full lifecycle—from requirements definition to verification and delivery
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Solid technical foundation and demonstrated engineering judgment
Self-motivated with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
Effective in customer interaction, communication, and basic stakeholder coordination
Experience :
4-7 years of experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or related technical discipline
Background in aerospace or defense industry, preferably supporting DoD or MDA programs
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and basic project scheduling tools (IMP/IMS)
Exposure to Control Account Management or similar cost/schedule accountability roles
Proficient in applying systems engineering methodologies and processes within the DoD acquisition framework (e.g. DoD product development lifecycle, DoD 5000)
Prior experience working with c