Electrical Engineer - Advanced Development

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Flexible gym memberships

Company wellness programs

Job summary

Voyagertechnologiesinc in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer for advanced development. The role involves designing, integrating, and qualifying complex electronic hardware systems aimed at high-reliability standards within in-space computing systems.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field along with 7+ years of PCB design experience. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing high-speed printed circuit boards.
• Solid understanding of digital logic, signal integrity, and power circuitry.
• Experience with developing tests and debugging in the lab.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Derive and document circuit board requirements.
• Create schematic drawings for complex PCB assemblies.
• Validate design; troubleshoot and test complex circuit boards.
• Support customer meetings and participate in trade studies.

Skills

High-speed PCB design

Digital logic

Signal integrity

Power circuitry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

FPGAs/PLDs

Ethernet PHYs

High-speed memories

Voltage regulators

Signal generators

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Advanced Development

The position is responsible for the design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems supporting advanced technology development efforts. The role emphasizes high-reliability design and technical leadership for in-space computing systems. The engineer provides technical direction and works closely with other engineering functions to ensure electrical system architectures meet performance, safety, and mission assurance standards.

The position reports to the Vice President of Technology Development and is part of the Technology and Advanced Development department based in Long Beach, CA. This role is onsite and/or hybrid based in Long Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Derive and document circuit board requirements from system/top‑level requirements.
• Create schematic drawings for complex high‑speed printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Create functional and design specifications.
• Layout and/or guide the layout of printed complex printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Assist with manufacturing of complex PCBAs when needed.
• Work with signal integrity, mechanical, and power during board design and testing.
• Develop printed circuit board assembly test plans and procedures to assure that performance meets specifications.
• Validate the design; troubleshoot and test complex circuit boards.
• Provide system integration and test troubleshooting support.
• Meet aggressive/accelerated schedule deadlines.
• Support internal and external design and development gate reviews with related documentation.
• Support customer meetings.
• Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 7+ years of experience designing high‑speed printed circuit boards.
• Solid understanding of digital logic, signal integrity, power circuitry, and high‑speed PCB design and simulation techniques.
• Experience with FPGAs/PLDs, Ethernet PHYs, high‑speed memories, PLLs, voltage regulators, switching, and related components.
• Knowledge of computer and system architecture.
• Experience with board simulations and working knowledge of processors, DSPs, and associated interfaces.
• Experience in a project from bring‑up through production ramp.
• Experience in creating/reviewing validation/diagnostic test plans.
• Experience with developing tests and debugging in the lab.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of analog and power experience preferred.
• Ability to perform layout of printed circuit boards preferred.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $135,000–$185,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

• 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 employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with a large network of options, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and free on‑demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long‑term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120‑130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730‑774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.