Systems Engineer III - Project Engineer

The posting, as Voyager Technologies, Inc. wrote it

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 interpersona

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• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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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.

California pay range
$103,100 — $151,400 USD

Nevada pay range
$97,945 — $143,830 USD