Title: Data Scientist / System Engineer

Segment: Voyager - Defense & National Security

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full Time - 100% Onsite

Relocation Eligible: No

Company Description: Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our team in developing cutting-edge components for space and national security applications including Software Defined Radios, Digital Processing Systems, Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers and Laser Communications. These are all space based embedded systems of significant complexity.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hardware and optical engineering teams to determine system requirements and design approaches for star tracking camera systems
• Architect and design star tracking algorithms for determining spacecraft attitude.
• Create software models to analyze camera and star tracker performance.
• Participate in testing and troubleshooting of software and hardware.
• Communicate verbal and written status updates towards project goals

Requirements:

• BS degree in Physics, Math, or other related disciple, MS or higher preferred
• 7+ years of experience in algorithm development with emphasis is spacecraft guidance and control (GNC) and/or image processing.
• Experience with modeling tools such as Matlab, Octave, or the like.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools
• Experience with C/C++ and embedded software development is a plus.
• Experience with modeling and analysis of optics is a plus
• Self-directive person with ability to handle a dynamic work environment.

Preferences:

• Curious, detail oriented, and analytical with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Honest, Respectful and Patient
• Ability and willingness to make an impact
• Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $205,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

Voyager 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 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.

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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.