Electrical Engineer VI

The role

The Electrical Engineer VI serves as a senior technical authority for the architecture, design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems. This role supports advanced DoD missile defense and aerospace applications, specifically focusing on controllable solid propulsion technologies.

What you will do

• Serve as senior electrical engineering lead for hardware development on DoD and MDA programs
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering teams
• Define electrical system architecture and guide development of controller electronics, interconnects, and sensor interfaces
• Lead electrical design execution, technical risk assessment, and resolution of complex engineering issues
• Ensure compliance with electrical and electromagnetic standards
• Support architecture development and trade studies for propulsion systems
• Lead mission assurance activities including FMEAs, fault tree analyses, and worst-case circuit analyses
• Provide oversight for hardware qualification, EMI/EMC certification, and electrical test strategies
• Represent electrical engineering at internal and customer design reviews
• Prepare and review technical documentation including ICDs, test reports, and qualification packages

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical hardware design experience
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering teams through full hardware development lifecycle
• Experience with actuation systems, propulsion controls for missiles or interceptors, and related subsystems
• Experience supporting qualification of flight hardware to applicable military and aerospace standards
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Advanced expertise in design and analysis of analog and digital circuits
• Background in actuation system control, motor drive circuits, or power conditioning for missile systems
• Skilled with Altium Designer, OrCAD, PSPICE, or similar schematic/layout and simulation tools
• Knowledge of signal integrity, grounding/shielding, and EMI/EMC best practices
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and hardware verification methods
• Understanding of safety-critical design practices

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, missile, or interceptor systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, particularly for MDA and other DoD programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical engineering teams within a structured product development environment
• Strong technical communication skills
• Familiarity with MDA MAP and PMAP requirements

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

• US Citizenship required due to program security requirements
• Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
• Must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. Valley Tech Systems (VTS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Voyager Technologies that leads in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture ISR technologies.