> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2552295-senior-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2552295-senior-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Orbital Mechanics, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e3b7ddc267bab347 ## About the Role * B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar related discipline plus 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience. Relevant advanced degree will be considered in lieu of equivalent experience. * Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: space system development, systems engineering, structure/thermal design and analysis, avionics, power systems, propulsion, orbital mechanics, electrical systems, mechanical & fluid systems, software & controls, and/or manufacturing. * Experience developing technical content for proposals and external customer presentations. * Experience authoring and decomposing mission and system-level requirements. * Strong understanding of the launch, space, and lunar environments. Desired Qualifications: * Understanding of full mission solutions * Experience with mission architecture development * Experience with reliability analysis * Knowledge of NASA/industry engineering standards. * Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment, using organizational tools such as Confluence and Jira. * Eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance. The good faith base salary range $175,000 - $195,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. ## Description Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to help shape the future of lunar technologies and missions. Advanced Programs leads the company's earliest stage work, from mission concept definition and long-term technology road mapping to hands on development of breakthrough technologies that will power our next generation of lunar landers, surface systems, and spacecraft. In this role, you will define end-to-end mission concepts for NASA, government, and commercial customers, directly influencing the technologies and architectures that will drive Astrobotic's future lunar pursuits., * Develop and review new concepts and designs of lunar landers, rovers, surface power systems, and spacecraft. * Support the development and technical content creation for B&P, R&D, or mission opportunities. * Develop the system-level technical vision for new products - connecting customer needs with feasible, high-performing solutions across hardware and software domains. * Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and/or programmatic actions and decision-making. * Perform and review system-level analysis and first order sizing of space systems and resulting in generation of high level MELs and PELs * Develop and manage mission concept of operations, requirements compliance and derivation, launch vehicle requirements, fault management, interface control, V&V plans, and technical risk and mitigation plans. * Contribute to programmatic topics such as schedules, resourcing, and budgets estimations. * Communicate with other engineering disciplines, partners, customers, and vendors to resolve technical risks and challenges. * Occasionally participate in visits and technical interchange meetings with customer and partner organizations. * Translate abstract customer requirements into actionable product goals and system architectures that can be presented to customers, utilized in proposals, and marketed to stakeholders. * Participate in cross functional team meetings to ensure engineering solutions comply with mission and business needs and company technology roadmap. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [From Space to Software: Reliability Lessons 40 Years After Challenger](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100283-from-space-to-software-reliability-lessons-40-years-after-challenger) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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