Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems EngineerVoyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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.The Senior Systems Engineer for space technology is responsible for supporting the development of systems engineering processes, leading milestone reviews, and guiding a multidisciplinary team through analysis, integration, verification, and validation.The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is part of the Engineering team based in Houston, TX or Cleveland, OH.In this role, the essential functions are:Define, trace, and manage system requirements across lifecycles using digital tools, while identifying interface requirements and controlling interactions across system and subsystem boundaries.Lead the technical team in developing and executing verification and validation plans, and ensure systems meet quality standards through established quality control procedures.Develop and review integrated system architecture through trade studies, leveraging system modeling and analysis to support technical decision-making.Manage stakeholder needs and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to transform requirements into design inputs, while facilitating integration of technical and program objectives.Monitor and control processes to coordinate design changes and their impact across subsystems, ensuring alignment with organizational quality standards.Provide technical and logistical support for milestone reviews, evaluate performance criteria, support the validation process, and prepare technical progress reports.Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university requiredMaster's degree preferredExperience:7 to 9 years' experience in a related fieldExperience identifying interface requirements and managing interactions across system and subsystem boundariesExperience utilizing digital requirement management tools to define, trace, and integrate system requirements across lifecyclesDemonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through analysis, integration, verification, and validationExperience leading milestone reviews and presenting to internal and external stakeholdersExperience developing and reviewing integrated system architecture using trade studiesExperience with system modeling, analysis, and quality control proceduresPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the Space Hardware industryExperience with system engineering and/or requirements management software tools (MBSE), and familiarity with engineering simulation, modeling, and/or analysis softwareExperience with numerical reliability and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:Travel up to 30%, including the possibility of overnights, both foreign and domestic, to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centersAbility to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 poundsVoyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balanceComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employeesFlexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial securityCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well-beingAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resourcesThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environmentVoyager 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.