Senior Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics 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.
Forge the Future:Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.
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
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- 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.
- 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 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 many benefits paid at 100% for…
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