Voyager Technologies
Systems Engineer IV - MSAD
$126K–$174K
Folsom, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Location
- Folsom, CA
Folsom, California, United States - Experience
- 7–10 years in modeling, simulation, control systems, or estimation algorithm development in aerospace or defense industries.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
- Visa sponsorship
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops and assesses models, simulations, and control systems for propulsion and aerospace programs, including solid rocket motor technologies.
What you'll do
- Develop high-fidelity models, control algorithms, and simulation architectures; support verification and validation.
- Analyze system performance through controllability studies, trade studies, and Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and parametric analyses.
- Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams; contribute to technical reviews, documentation, and mentoring.
What they ask for
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent modeling and control toolchains.
- Strong background in dynamic-system modeling, control-system design, simulation infrastructure, and propulsion modeling, including solid rocket motors and controllable solids.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in systems engineering or a related discipline; may substitute for 1 year of experience.
- Prior experience with DoD, MDA, or equivalent government programs.
Pay
$125,700 — $173,700 USD (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, SysML
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