Electrical Engineer VI

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; Folsom, Reno (CA, NV); On-site; USD 163,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Exclusive employee resources

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. in the United States (Folsom, CA / Reno, NV) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer VI to lead the architecture, design, and qualification of complex electronic hardware for DoD missile defense and aerospace applications.

You will drive high-rel, fault-tolerant electronics and guide cross-functional teams across programs. Responsibilities include defining system architecture, leading hardware development, ensuring MIL-STD compliance, and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in electrical hardware design, aerospace/defense preferred
• Experience leading engineering teams through full hardware lifecycle
• Design experience with actuation systems, propulsion controls, and related subsystems
• Qualification of flight hardware to DoD/aerospace standards
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring in electrical teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior electrical lead for hardware on DoD/MDA programs
• Provide technical direction during design, integration, and test phases
• Define electrical system architecture and controller electronics
• Lead design execution, risk assessment, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-461/464, IPC standards and EMI/EMC
• Support architecture trade studies for propulsion control configurations
• Lead fault analyses, FMEAs, and mission assurance activities
• Oversee hardware qualification, EMI/EMC testing plans with suppliers
• Represent electrical at design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Prepare ICDs, test reports, and qualification packages
• Support system bring-up, integration, and test campaigns
• Contribute to proposal development for propulsion control programs
• Travel up to 10% as needed

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Leadership

Schematic/PCB Design

Altium/OrCAD/PSPICE

EMI/EMC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

PSPICE

Job description

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.

Valley Tech Systems (VTS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Voyager Technologies, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS’ innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads.

At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in the Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a “mission-focused”, “customer first” engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen.

Position Description:

The Electrical Engineer VI reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is part of the Strategic Systems department, which is based in Folsom, CA. This role can also be based in the Reno, NV office. The position serves as a senior technical authority responsible for the architecture, design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems supporting advanced DoD missile defense and aerospace applications. The role emphasizes high-reliability system design and technical leadership for controllable solid propulsion technologies such as divert attitude control systems. The engineer provides technical direction across programs and works closely with systems, mechanical, and propulsion teams to ensure electrical system architectures meet DoD and MDA performance, safety, and mission assurance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as senior electrical engineering lead for hardware development on DoD and MDA programs involving controllable solid propulsion systems
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering teams throughout design, integration, and test phases
• Define electrical system architecture and guide development of controller electronics, high-reliability interconnects, and sensor interfaces
• Lead electrical design execution, technical risk assessment, and resolution of complex engineering issues
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and electromagnetic standards including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD 464, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-2221, and MIL-PRF-38534/38535
• Support architecture development and trade studies for divert attitude control system configurations and other propulsion systems
• Lead mission assurance activities including FMEAs, fault tree analyses, and worst-case circuit analyses
• Provide oversight for hardware qualification, EMI/EMC certification, and electrical test strategies with suppliers and test facilities
• Represent electrical engineering at internal and customer design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
• Prepare and review technical documentation including ICDs, test reports, and qualification packages
• Support integration and test campaigns including system bring-up and troubleshooting
• Support proposal development and future program capture activities related to propulsion control and missile defense systems

Experience:

• 15+ years of electrical hardware design experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, missile, or interceptor systems
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering teams through full hardware development lifecycle
• Experience with actuation systems, propulsion controls for missiles or interceptors, and related subsystems including actuators and initiation systems
• Experience supporting qualification of flight hardware to applicable military and aerospace standards
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills within electrical engineering teams
• Advanced expertise in design and analysis of analog and digital circuits, including schematic creation and interpretation
• Background in actuation system control, motor drive circuits, or power conditioning for missile systems
• Skilled with Altium Designer, OrCAD, PSPICE, or similar schematic/layout and simulation tools
• Knowledge of signal integrity, grounding/shielding, and EMI/EMC best practices
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and hardware verification methods
• Understanding of safety-critical design practices including redundancy, fault isolation, and mission assurance
• Ability to develop and present technical documentation to DoD and MDA customer standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required due to program security requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, particularly for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical engineering teams within a structured product development environment
• Strong technical communication skills, including presenting complex engineering concepts to internal leadership and government stakeholders

Other:

• Familiarity with MDA MAP and PMAP requirements (preferred)
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time

The good faith base salary range for this role is $162,696 - $261,690 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.

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 employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, 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 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting 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.

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 US 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.

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