Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer (Avionics)

The role

The Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer (Avionics) is responsible for the technical design, manufacturing oversight, and testing of avionics hardware across spacecraft subsystems. This role involves developing flight hardware, managing schedules and budgets for assigned subsystems, and performing trade studies.

What you will do

• Develop flight hardware avionics including computing, signal conditioning, control electronics, filtering, data acquisition, and C&DH
• Provide technical and programmatic guidance to internal team members, subcontractors, consultants, and partner support personnel
• Manage schedule, budget, and design performance for an assigned LRU or Avionics subsystem
• Perform trade studies and analyze/verify spacecraft operating modes
• Work with partners and suppliers to identify cost-effective, technically optimal solutions
• Test fabricated PCBs and integrated avionics systems
• Develop test scripts and simulations
• Participate in environmental and qualification testing of engineering and flight design units
• Deliver technical reports on test results and advancements in avionics and power systems

Required qualifications

• 8+ years electronics hardware development experience
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Component/LRU electrical design experience
• Ability to mentor and lead small engineering teams on complex products
• Systems engineering experience controlling requirements, risks, and integration flow
• Schematic and board design proficiency (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar)
• Rapid prototyping and strong debugging skills
• Experience with communications protocols (RS-422/RS-485/CAN/Ethernet/SPI/I2C/UART)
• Digital, analog, and signal conditioning design skills
• Strong communication, technical writing, and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 25 pounds

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar task management and scheduling tools
• Knowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety electronics compliance
• Capable of using mechanical CAD tools to develop avionics systems
• Capable of programming FPGAs, microcontrollers, computer processors, graphic processors, or similar
• Knowledge of NASA-STD 4001 and NASA-STD 4003 or similar
• Knowledge of space environmental tests
• Experience testing for MIL-STD 461 or similar
• M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Experience developing spacecraft electronics systems for a Class D unmanned spacecraft or similar
• Experience in high-speed digital printed circuit board design

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions for human progress and national security.