Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Systems Engineer – Project Engineer V
About this role
Senior technical leadership role overseeing complex defense and aerospace programs as chief project engineer. You'll direct system architecture, integration strategies, and cross-functional teams while serving as the primary engineering interface to executive leadership and DoD customers.
What you'll do
- Lead large, multi-phase defense and aerospace programs as chief project engineer or senior technical lead
- Define system architecture, integration, and verification strategies aligned with mission objectives
- Oversee engineering execution across multiple Integrated Product Teams and subcontractors for technical, cost, and schedule compliance
- Chair major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure technical performance metrics are met
- Serve as primary engineering interface to executive management and DoD customers for technical interchange meetings
- Manage risk frameworks, mentor project engineers, and drive process improvements across the organization
What they're looking for
- Systems engineering and architecture design
- Program management and integration across multiple teams
- Configuration management and technical baseline definition
- DoD contract and compliance knowledge
- Model-based engineering practices
- Cost estimation and proposal development
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Risk and opportunity management
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Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Voyager Technologies builds advanced systems and technologies for defense and aerospace applications, including missile defense programs, rocket motor systems, and solid propellant technologies for space and national security. The company is hiring systems engineers, test engineers, and project engineers at multiple levels to lead technical development, oversee complex programs, and drive innovation across their defense and space portfolios.
View all jobs at Voyager Technologies, Inc.Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience leading technical teams across multiple Integrated Product Teams on large defense or aerospace programs.
- How have you managed conflicting priorities between cost, schedule, and technical performance on complex programs?