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Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company developing mission-critical solutions for aerospace and defense applications. The Electrical Power Systems Engineer II role is part of Voyager Lunar Systems, based in Pittsburgh, PA, and reports to the Electronic Systems Manager.
In this position, you will be responsible for performing avionics and power system analysis for spacecraft missions, assessing design margin, risk, and system compatibility. Your core responsibilities include:
• Perform power and avionics design and analysis for all mission concepts, right-sizing the power architecture to meet end-to-end mission objectives and requirements
• Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and programmatic decision-making
• Support development of component specifications and system-level requirements
• Support spacecraft power component testing and system integration
• Coordinate between technical partners, vendors, and peer engineers of other disciplines to assess design progress, schedule, and risks through the full systems engineering development cycle
• Provide real-time operational support from mission control center
The role requires travel up to 10% to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers, with the possibility of overnight trips both domestic and foreign. You must be able to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds.
Voyager offers a comprehensive total compensation package including flexible time off, medical/dental/vision coverage with significant company contribution, 401(k) with 50% match up to 8%, flexible gym memberships, and company wellness programs.
IMPORTANT: This position requires U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) due to ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
• 2–4 years of professional experience in power systems development for mission-critical, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industry
• Demonstrated ability to carry out complicated analysis tasks, including developing necessary tools/methodology and synthesizing results into higher-level conclusions
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion battery technology
• Experience with power budgeting process and system-level energy balance analysis
• Familiarity with surface charging related to space environments
• Experience using SPICE for circuit analysis/modeling and familiarity with power electronics
• Hands-on experience working with electronics and lab equipment
• Familiarity with power system telemetry measurement and processing
• Experience with FMEA process and interfacing with software teams to develop system FDIR
• Ability to build analytical tools using Microsoft VBA and MATLAB
• Knowledge of spacecraft environmental tests
• Knowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety compliance
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-4001, NASA-STD-4003, and MIL-STD-461
