Associate Systems Engineer

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.S. 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. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen.

General Requirements

• Valley Tech Systems believes in consistent, positive, cooperative, self-motivated professional behavior—we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.
• Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job description, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
  
  

Basic Function

The SE II position requires performance as a technical contributor on projects and business pursuits as a Systems Engineer with an understanding of disciplined system engineering processes as well as technical domain knowledge.

This SE II position requires effective communications and interfacing with engineering staff across a program to accomplish Systems Engineering assignments.

This SE II level position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering and program managers within the company.

Responsibilities

This job requires the candidate to perform system engineering tasks, inclusive of those identified below, with minimal supervision:

• Proposal Generation, both Technical and Cost
• Requirements Development, Segmentation, Flow-Down, Verification, and Validation, inclusive of RVTM (requirements verification traceability matrix)
• Perform as a Project Engineer developing project plans and executing schedules to closure
• Work with program management, VP of engineering, chief engineers, and principal engineers to appropriately anticipate, identify and manage challenging issues, program risks, and program opportunities
• Provide detailed technical input to the project team regarding technical decisions on projects in the areas of:
• RF Requirements and Design
• Digital Signal Processing Hardware and Software Architecture Implementations
• Detailed Hardware Design and Implementation
• Detailed Software Design and Implementation
• Systems Integration and Test
• Other related job duties, as assigned.
  

Experience

Required: Two (2) years to four (4) years of experience with a minimum of one (1) year in signal collection and signal processing systems

Preferred: Current DoD TS / SCI Clearance

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering, Computer Science. or equivalent

Preferred: Master’s degree in the field of Engineering, Computer Science. or equivalent

Skills

• Proven ability to successfully operate in a highly collaborative team environment
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced small business environment
• Possess excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication
• Willingness to seek-out and assume increasing responsibilities as workload changes
• Demonstrated understanding with Signal Processing Architectures and airborne SIGINT collection systems
• Familiarity with INCOSE
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or other software languages, and MS Windows Office Tools and Products
  
  

Other

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
  
  

Salary Range: $89,203 - $136,013

Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Salary : $89,203 - $136,013