Principal 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.

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The Principal Electrical Engineer for space technologyis responsible for designing, testing, integrating, and operating spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware while providing technical leadership to other electrical engineers.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is part of the Engineering team based in Houston, TX.

• Design & develop space-qualified electronics — including power systems, command and data handling, flight computers, sensors, and digital/analog circuits — encompassing 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 and provide feedback to ensure compatibility and compliance with Voyager Space Exploration and NASA requirements.
• Support program execution by contributing to proposal efforts, documenting technical approaches, and delivering regular status updates to Engineering and Program/Project management.
• Maintain traceability controls for electrical components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment throughout the development lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

• 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

• Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry preferred

• 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

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• 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…