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Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, test, integrate, and operate spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware for space-based programs. This role is based in Houston, TX and reports to the Senior Director of Engineering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead 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, routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files and assembly drawings
- Author technical documentation including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test/analysis reports
- Utilize test and measurement equipment (digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers) for electrical development and troubleshooting
- Perform and 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 for compatibility and compliance with Voyager and NASA requirements
- Support proposal efforts by documenting technical approaches, providing solutions, and contributing to cost and schedule estimates
- Deliver regular status reports to Engineering management and Program/Project managers; maintain traceability controls for electrical components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 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
Preferred:
- Master's degree
Travel up to 30% required, including overnights to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers. Ability to lift/move items up to 10 pounds.
