Systems Engineer VI – Test at Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Reno
$169,490–$279,160
Jul 15, 2026
Reno
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior principal-level role focused on propulsion system integration and testing for aerospace and defense programs. The position sets enterprise-wide test strategies, technical standards, and long-term roadmaps, while leading complex qualification, production, and flight test campaigns. It suits a deeply experienced propulsion test engineer with a track record of technical authority across major programs, including SWIL/HWIL environments, automated test systems, and government certification processes.
Principal level · 15+ years · Reno, NV · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
Pay in the description: $161,016–$279,160
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How this req sits in the market our data
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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 (6)
This role is a propulsion/aerospace Systems Engineer (Level VI) focused on integration and test — it is not a pure software or IT occupation. No single SOC code cleanly captures it; 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest available code given the heavy emphasis on test automation, SWIL/HWIL simulation, data acquisition software, and embedded communications protocols. 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is listed as the runner-up given the systems-integration and verification architecture responsibilities.
The clearance requirement states 'must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance' without specifying the level. Given the defense/national security/ITAR context and the seniority of the role, a Secret-level clearance is the conservative minimum assumption; the actual required level may be higher.
Two work locations are offered: Reno, NV and Folsom, CA (Sacramento metro). The Nevada pay range ($161,016–$265,202) and California pay range ($169,490–$279,160) differ; the broader national range ($161,016–$279,160) is reported in the compensation fields. Reno, NV is used as the primary CBSA; candidates should note the Sacramento, CA (CBSA 40900) location is equally valid.
The title 'Systems Engineer VI' with explicit 'principal technical authority' framing and org-wide scope across multiple programs supports a Principal seniority classification despite the 'Senior' label not appearing in the title.
All named programming languages and communication protocols appear in the hard-requirements section and are marked as required accordingly.
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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