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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer III - **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Reno, NV, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $97,945.0 - $151,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Serial Communications, Simulink, Subsystems, Test Data, Test Scripts - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/systems-engineer-iii-test-voyager-technologies-inc-10103832 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited college/university. * Four (4) to Seven (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 and involvement in software and hardware integration activities, including troubleshooting and data analysis. * Proficiency in instrumentation and data acquisition (DAQ) systems, including setup, calibration, wiring and troubleshooting. * Working knowledge and hands-on experience with serial communication protocols, including RS-422, RS-485, and CAN, for integration and troubleshooting of test systems. * Programming experience in C/C++, MATLAB, Python and Simulink. * Ability to analyze large propulsion test data sets and generate meaningful conclusions. * Proven record of executing complex test operations with minimal supervision and the ability to lead small test teams; may act as a technical lead for subsystem or small-scale system-level rocket motor test campaigns. * Strong technical writing and communication skills for contributions to technical documentation and reviews, including test reports, TRRs, PDRs and CDRs, post-test reviews and anomaly resolution boards. Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements: * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)