Embedded Software Engineer IV (Isr)

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).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level

Basic Function:

Excitement and eagerness to learn and implement new system and capabilities in the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission space.

In this position, the candidate will be responsible for the architecture, design, development, and integration of ISR software systems.

In this position, the candidate will 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.

In this position, the candidate will plan, execute, and provide systems engineering leadership for projects with multiple team members including systems architecture and design, documentation (such as test plans and procedures, requirements definition and verification) and perform on-site integration and test at customer facilities.

This position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering, program managers within the company, and independent interactions with external facing customers.

Responsibilities:

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

• Lead ISR systems technical requirements development, architecture, design, integration, and test efforts

• Perform technical trade studies related to ISR systems

• Develop risk management and mitigation plans for complex systems

• Contribute on proposal generation encompassing technical performance, cost, and schedule

• Incorporate Systems Engineering rigor with respect to requirements development, segmentation, flow-down, verification, and validation

• Provide technical leadership to systems engineering and software engineering teams on projects

• Provide technical guidance to the project team regarding technical decisions on each project in the areas of:

• Digital Signal Processing and Software Architecture Implementations

• Systems (SW and HW) Requirements and Design

• Detailed Hardware Design and Implementation

• Detailed Software Design and Implementation

• Systems Integration and Test

• Demonstrate domain technical knowledge regarding Signal Processing Architectures and Systems related to ISR

• Work closely with program management, chief engineers, and principal engineers to appropriately identify and manage challenging issues

Experience:

Required:

• 10+ years of experience with a minimum of seven (7) years in signal collection and signal processing systems

• Current DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred: DoD SCI Security Clearance

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university

Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited university

Skills:

• Understanding and demonstrated ability with the systems engineering requirements process and Vee model

• Understating of and experience with airborne ISR direction finding systems

• Experience with software defined radios and their application in ISR systems

• Experience with wireless communications systems and protocols using AM, FM, BPSK, QPSK, QAM

• Understanding of electromagnetic fundamentals related to antennas and receiving systems

• 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 work-load changes

• Experience in successfully leading technical teams throughout a project life cycle

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: $ 140,000- $215,000/ year

Voyager Defense (VTS) 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 Defense (VTS) 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.