Principal Electrical Engineer

The role

The Principal Electrical Engineer will design, test, integrate, and operate spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware. This role provides technical leadership to other electrical engineers.

What you will do

• Design and develop space-qualified electronics including power systems, command and data handling, flight computers, sensors, and digital/analog circuits
• Perform full PCB design from schematic to fabrication files
• Author and maintain technical documentation including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test and analysis reports
• Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting using standard test and measurement equipment
• Perform and oversee qualification and acceptance testing on safety-critical flight hardware
• Review payload designs for compatibility and compliance with Voyager Space Exploration and NASA requirements
• Support program execution by contributing to proposal efforts and delivering status updates
• Maintain traceability controls for electrical components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design and development
• Proven track record in designing, testing, and integrating electrical systems for space applications
• Experience with PCB design including schematic layout, routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files
• Proficiency with test equipment: digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and associated measurement tools
• Experience leading technical reviews and presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members
• Ability to support proposal efforts and contribute to cost and schedule estimates
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry

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.