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# Systems Engineer VI - Systems

- **Company:** Voyager Space Holdings
- **Location:** Folsom, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $279,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software, MagicDraw, DODAF
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-vi-systems-folsom-ca--9f77488c-83d2-44ce-9fbe-c00529b59f13

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Engineering Management, Best Practices, Management Strategy, Requirements Management, Traceability, * Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related STEM field with 15 years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline OR Master's Degree in related STEM field with 13 years of experience OR 19 years of experience in systems engineering or related discipline in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or Equivalent

 * Deep familiarity with MDA processes, CDRL development, and systems engineering lifecycle standards
 * Expert-level proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
 * Authoritative knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle standards (INCOSE SE Handbook, MIL-STD-499)
 * Significant experience applying MBSE principles using SysML and Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw)
 * Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Working knowledge of DoDAF/UAF architecture frameworks and digital engineering environments
 * Demonstrated experience leading Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) analyses at the enterprise and program level

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

 * Travel up to 10-15%, including the possibility of overnights to support customer reviews and test events
 * U.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

The good faith base salary range for this role is $161,000 - $279,000 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

The Systems Engineer VI - Systems serves as the principle technical leader and organizational authority responsible for architecting, directing, and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex defense systems.

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 or Remote.

In this role, the essential functions are:

 * Serves as the site technical authority for systems engineering across multiple programs, establishing and enforcing organizational standards, processes, and best practices to ensure mission and contractual compliance at the highest level
 * Define and govern the site requirements management strategy across programs; establish traceability frameworks, verification standards, and MDA compliance policies that set the baseline for all program tiers
 * Define overarching system architecture strategy and govern verification and validation frameworks; provide authoritative direction on functional allocations, interface standards, and compliance reporting methodologies adopted across all programs
 * Provide cross-domain systems engineering leadership, establishing technical integration protocols with propulsion, software, hardware, GNC, and test disciplines to guarantee coherent multi-program performance and verification closure
 * Own the site risk management strategy; develop and institutionalize risk identification, mitigation, and escalation frameworks that span multiple programs and inform executive-level risk posture decisions
 * Own and govern the technical baseline across programs; lead formal reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and help to establish organizational standards for change control and configuration management
 * Provide authoritative MBSE leadership - guide SysML modeling standards, integration with requirements databases, and digital engineering toolchain alignment
 * Serve as the technical liaison with customer and supplier organizations on requirements flowdown, verification progress, and technical issue resolution
 * Mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and process maturity within the organization