Senior Electrical Engineer

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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.

About the role

The Senior Electrical Engineer for space technology is responsible for designing, testing, integrating, and operating spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware to advance space-based programs and ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems. The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is part of the Engineering team based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of space-qualified electronics including power supplies, power distribution systems, command and data handling systems, electromagnetic filters, sensors, integrated flight computers, and electrical cables and harnesses.
• Oversee PCB design including schematic layout and routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files and assembly drawings.
• Author technical documents including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test and analysis reports.
• Utilize test and measurement equipment — including digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers — to conduct electrical development and troubleshooting.
• Perform and/or oversee qualification and acceptance testing on batteries, capacitors, containment vessels, and other safety-critical flight hardware.
• Review payload designs and provide feedback to payload developers to ensure compatibility and compliance with Voyager and NASA requirements.
• Support proposal efforts by documenting technical approaches, providing solutions for proposal challenges, and contributing to cost and schedule estimates.
• Deliver regular status reports to Engineering management and Program/Project managers, and maintain traceability controls for electrical components, sub-components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in space electrical design and development or other harsh environments; 7+ years total experience including space industry experience.
• Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry.
• Experience maintaining traceability controls for electrical components, sub-components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment.

Travel, Physical And/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 30%, including the possibility of overnights, both foreign and domestic, to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers.
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, and Chuze Fitness. No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.