Voyager Technologies
Systems Engineer V - MSAD
$153K–$199K
Folsom, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Location
- Folsom, CA
Folsom, California, United States - Experience
- 10–15 years in modeling and simulation, control systems, or algorithm development within aerospace or defense industries.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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
Leads modeling, simulation, and control-system development for propulsion and aerospace programs, including solid rocket motor performance, system integration, and technical team guidance.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate high-fidelity models, simulation architectures, and control algorithms for propulsion, guidance, and flight control systems.
- Lead system performance analyses, including controllability, Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and solid rocket motor ballistics studies.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams, interface with customers, and oversee technical reviews, documentation, and model verification and validation.
What they ask for
- U.S. citizenship; must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.
- Mastery of MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent tools for modeling and control system development.
- Deep technical background in modeling, control systems, and system dynamics, including propulsion performance modeling.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with Department of Defense (DoD), MDA, or similar government programs.
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a related discipline from an accredited institution; may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
Pay
$152,660 - $197,258 USD (base salary); $161,000 — $199,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, SysML
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