<p>Voyager 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. </p> <p><strong>Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies</strong> </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,<strong> forge the future with Voyager.</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p>The <strong>Principal Systems Engineer</strong> for Lunar Systems is responsible for the development and evolution of Voyager's portfolio of propulsion testing capabilities, including active involvement in component and vehicle test campaigns, development of test products to support integration and test operations, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to achieve verification objectives.</p> <p>The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager<span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161);"> </span>and is part of the Systems Engineering department based in<strong> </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Mojave, CA.</strong></span> This role is onsite. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this role, the essential functions are:<strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Work side-by-side with the engineering teams to lead and guide the detailed technical design, development, integration and testing for advanced hardware and software solutions for propulsion systems and vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicles including: <ul> <li>Concept of operations</li> <li>Mission and system requirements</li> <li>Design configuration</li> <li>Technical budgets</li> <li>Trade Studies</li> <li>Launch vehicle requirements</li> <li>Fault management</li> <li>Interface control</li> <li>V&V and test planning</li> <li>Technical risk and mitigation plan identification</li> </ul> </li> <li>Preparing and delivering technical documentation and reporting</li> <li>Leading technical presentations and/or demonstrations during concept development and engineering development phases</li> <li>Assisting with technical proposals for mission and technology development opportunities</li> <li>Communicating with partners and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges relating to the system and/or customer requirements</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, </strong><a href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/voyagertechnologiesinc/jobs/4024393009"><strong>Join Our Talent Community</strong></a><strong> and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next. </strong></p> <ul> <li>B.S. in Engineering or related technical field plus 5 years of relevant space mission experience including demonstrated leadership roles.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in multiple (not all) of the following areas: <ul> <li>liquid propellant rocket systems</li> <li>propulsion systems</li> <li>avionics or electronics systems</li> <li>software engineering and development</li> <li>embedded systems engineering</li> <li>systems engineering</li> <li>systems integration and test</li> <li>verification and validation</li> <li>and/or system configuration management</li> </ul> </li> <li>Demonstrated experience as the technical lead implementing the full life cycle of design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operations.</li> <li>Must be able to demonstrate hands-on hardware experience.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161);"><strong>Preferred Qualifications: 2 maximum</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Experience developing liquid propellant rocket propulsion systems, from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations.</li> <li>Knowledge of system manufacturing and V&V plans for propulsion systems</li> <li>Demonstrated experience operating in an AS9100 or ISO9000 environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment, using organizational tools such as Confluence and Jira.</li> <li>Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama.</li> <li>Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 450, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and/or ARP4761</li> <li>Familiarity with structural engineering.</li> <li>Knowledgeable of system V&V planning.</li> <li>Knowledgeable of reliability engineering and analysis.</li> <