Systems Engineer – Project Engineer V

Voyager Technologies

Senior technical lead for high-complexity defense and aerospace programs at Voyager Technologies. Overseeing engineering execution and guiding system architecture.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with a strong focus on systems engineering, technical strategy development, and compliance with DoD acquisition frameworks. Proven ability to mentor and guide teams while driving process improvements and ensuring mission success.

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DoD Secret ClearanceSystems EngineeringTechnical Strategy DevelopmentProject Engineering LeadershipRisk Management Frameworks

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureIntegration PlanningConfiguration ManagementTechnical Baseline DefinitionVerification StrategiesCost EstimationProposal DevelopmentModel-Based EngineeringTechnical Performance MetricsTrade Studies

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringInfluencingStrategic ThinkingContinuous Improvement Mindset

Industry Keywords

Defense ProgramsAerospace ProgramsIntegrated Product TeamsDoD Acquisition FrameworksCustomer Interface ManagementDesign ReviewsMilestone ReviewsEngineering Process ImprovementsKnowledge ManagementSubcontractor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in project engineering, systems engineering, or program-level technical leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health benefit package
retirement savings
wellness program
paid time off (PTO)
discretionary annual bonus plan