Systems Engineer - Folsom, CA, United States - Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems)

Description

Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Space company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies.

VTS' innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.Government and commercial space industry. reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads.

At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in Department of Defense weapon systems.

We approach these problems using a "mission-focused", "customer first" engineering approach.

Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.Perform as a technical lead on projects and business pursuits as a Senior Systems Engineer with an understanding of disciplined system engineering processes as well as technical domain knowledge.

This position requires direct interfaces the Chief Systems Engineers, Program Managers, Principal Engineers, and the VP of Engineering to receive tasking and draw upon their expertise.

This position requires effective communications and interfacing with engineering staff across a program to accomplish Systems Engineering assignments and support others in accomplishing their engineering assignments.

This job requires the candidate to perform system engineering tasks, inclusive of those identified below, with minimal supervision:
Risk Management & Mitigation Plans
Perform as a Project Engineer developing project plans and executing schedules to closure
Management of Engineering teams
Work closely with program management, chief engineers, principal engineers, VP of Engineering to appropriately identify and manage challenging issues
Provide detailed technical guidance to the project team regarding all technical decisions on each project in the areas of:
Digital Signal Processing Hardware and Software Architecture Implementations
Detailed Hardware Design and Implementation
Detailed Software Design and Implementation
Travel, meet with, and brief customers on technical matters
Four (4) years to seven (7) years of experience with a minimum of two (2) years in signal collection and signal processing systems
Current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred:
DoD SCI Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
Master's degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
Experience in supervising and directing engineering staff
Experience in successfully leading technical teams throughout project life cycle
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.