Systems Engineer IV - Test at Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Reno
$125,700–$173,700
Jul 15, 2026
Reno
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior test engineering role focused on rocket motor systems, responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing integration and test campaigns involving multiple subsystems and high-risk operations. The position involves leading technical reviews, overseeing SWIL/HWIL test development, troubleshooting anomalies, and mentoring junior engineers. It suits an experienced propulsion or aerospace test engineer comfortable working with DAQ systems, serial protocols, and simulation tools in a defense context.
Senior level · 7+ years · Reno, NV · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
Pay in the description: $119,415–$173,700
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How this req sits in the market our data
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Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $100,441 (middle half $75,341–$133,349). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (7)
The role is titled 'Systems Engineer IV – Test', which maps to a senior/lead test engineering function in aerospace/propulsion — not a conventional software or IT occupation. SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest available code for a systems/test engineer role with heavy software and instrumentation content; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is a plausible runner-up given the systems-integration and requirements-alignment emphasis.
The posting lists two locations (Reno, NV and Folsom, CA) with separate pay ranges. Reno, NV is used as the primary CBSA; the California range ($125,700–$173,700) and Nevada range ($119,415–$165,015) differ from the stated overall range ($119,415–$173,700), which appears to be the combined span across both locations.
Clearance is stated as 'must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance' — the level is unspecified. Given the defense/national security/ITAR context and rocket motor systems work, Secret is the most conservative reasonable interpretation; the actual required level may be higher.
RS-422, RS-485, and CAN are listed together as serial communication protocols required for the role; RS-422 is used as the primary skill name with RS-485 and CAN as alternatives since the JD treats them as a group.
SWIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HWIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) are listed together as a paired requirement; SWIL is used as the primary with HWIL as an alternative.
The 7–10 year experience range is stated in the requirements section; 7 is used as the overall years minimum per the minimum-of-range convention.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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