Systems Engineer III - Test
Leads planning, integration, execution and analysis of rocket motor test campaigns — developing test procedures, preparing hardware and facilities for hot-fire testing, integrating instrumentation/DAQ and avionics, analyzing test data, and mentoring junior engineers for a defense and space technology company.
- Compensation
- $97.9K–$151.4K / yr
- Location
- Reno, NV or Folsom, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
- 4-7 years of progressive experience in aerospace/defense test engineering
- Hands-on experience with rocket motor integration, subsystem verification, and hot-fire test campaigns
- Familiarity with MIL-STD, test safety, and propulsion qualification/acceptance test standards and practices
- Experience with HWIL and SWIL environments for propulsion and control system verification
- Strong background in test software development and automation, including software/hardware integration, troubleshooting, and data analysis
- Proficiency in instrumentation and DAQ systems, including setup, calibration, wiring, and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with serial communication protocols: RS-422, RS-485, and CAN
- Programming experience in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, and Simulink
- Ability to analyze large propulsion test data sets and draw meaningful conclusions
- Proven record of executing complex test operations with minimal supervision and leading small test teams
- Strong technical writing and communication skills for test reports, TRRs, PDRs, CDRs, post-test reviews, and anomaly resolution boards
- Willingness to travel to test facilities and support rocket motor test operations as required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance
Full description
Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space 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.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
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.
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.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
The Systems Engineer III – Test leads planning, integration, execution and analysis of rocket motor testing, including subsystem verification, instrumentation and system readiness activities. This role requires demonstrated experience in developing test procedures, preparing hardware and facilities for hot-fire testing, troubleshooting complex integration issues and mentoring junior engineers.
This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of our Strategic Systems Department. This role can be based in either Reno, NV or Folsom, CA.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- Develop and execute detailed test plans, procedures and requirements for rocket motor testing and subsystem verification.
- Lead integration and checkout of propulsion, avionics, and control systems in support of rocket motor test campaigns.
- Plan and coordinate all pre-test activities, including instrumentation wiring, sensor calibration, control system verification, and DAQ integration.
- Ensure test facilities and support equipment are properly configured for hot-fire testing.
- Support and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) to ensure compliance with program and safety requirements.
- Analyze test data, document findings, and provide technical recommendations for anomaly resolution and system improvements.
- Support test software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), and software-in-the-loop (SWIL) to enable rocket motor verification.
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university.