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# Systems Engineer II - Project Engineer

- **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Folsom, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $82,460.0 - $128,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Software Requirements Analysis, Cisco Discovery Protocol
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c3fb2498-7090-48f6-9d73-f12973b7d180

## About the Role

1. Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 2 years of experience in project engineering OR Master's Degree in project engineering or related STEM field with 1 year of experience OR 6 years of experience in project engineering in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or Equivalent
 2. Basic understanding of the engineering project lifecycle, from requirements definition through verification and delivery
 3. Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Plans/Schedules (IMP/IMS) concepts; training will be provided
 4. Exposure to the aerospace or defense industry, preferably on DoD and MDA programs
 5. Clear written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with multidisciplinary teams
 6. Ability to identify and escalate technical risks to senior team members
 7. Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and accept direction

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Internship or co-op experience in aerospace or defense, or exposure to solid rocket motors, or propulsion systems
 * Familiarity with engineering management and project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent)

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

 * Travel up to 5-10%, including the possibility of occasional overnights to support customer reviews and test events
 * S. Citizenship required due to federal contract eligibility
 * Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance
 * Must comply with ITAR regulations

## Description

The Project Engineer II is responsible for providing entry-level engineering support and technical coordination for defense-related projects under close supervision.

The position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Strategic Systems Engineering Department based in Folsom, CA. This role can also be based in Reno, NV

In this role, the essential functions are:

 * Support the technical planning and execution of assigned work packages on defense and aerospace projects
 * Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, capturing action items, minutes, and follow-ups
 * Assist with maintaining integrated master schedules and milestone tracking in coordination with engineering and program management
 * Support subcontract technical execution by tracking deliverables, coordination items, and interface information
 * Assist in preparing statement of work (SOW) inputs for internal and subcontracted efforts
 * Draft and maintain engineering documentation, including test plans, ECNs, and interface documents, for senior engineer review
 * Track program deliverables, CDRLs, and contract requirements in accordance with established procedures