Principal Electrical Engineer

Voyager Space; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIs

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Voyager Space in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead design, testing, and integration of spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware. You will guide a team of engineers and ensure compliance with NASA and Voyager requirements.

Responsibilities include developing power systems, flight computers, sensors, and digital/analog circuits from schematic to fabrication, plus documenting procedures and leading technical reviews with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in electrical design and development for space applications.
• Experience designing, testing, and integrating space electrical systems.
• Proficient in PCB design including schematic/layout and fabrication files.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop space-qualified electronics, including power systems and flight computers.
• Author documentation, test procedures, and interface requirements.
• Conduct electrical testing, qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware.
• Review payload designs for compatibility with NASA & Voyager requirements.
• Support proposals and provide regular status updates to management.

Skills

Electrical design

Space systems

PCB design

Testing & qualification

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Proposal support

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Lab instrumentation

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.

The Principal Electrical Engineer for space technologyis responsible for designing, testing, integrating, and operating spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware while providing technical leadership to other electrical engineers.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is part of the Engineering team based in Houston, TX.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Design & develop space-qualified electronics - including power systems, command and data handling, flight computers, sensors, and digital/analog circuits - encompassing full PCB design from schematic to fabrication files.
• Author and maintain technical documentation including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test and analysis reports.
• Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting using standard test and measurement equipment; perform and oversee qualification and acceptance testing on safety-critical flight hardware.
• Review payload designs and provide feedback to ensure compatibility and compliance with Voyager Space Exploration and NASA requirements.
• Support program execution by contributing to proposal efforts, documenting technical approaches, and delivering regular status updates to Engineering and Program/Project management.
• Maintain traceability controls for electrical components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment throughout the development lifecycle.

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field required

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in electrical design and development
• Proven track record in designing, testing, and integrating electrical systems for space applications
• Experience with PCB design including schematic layout, routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files
• Proficiency with test equipment: digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and associated measurement tools
• Experience leading technical reviews and presenting to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members
• Ability to support proposal efforts and contribute to cost and schedule estimates

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry preferred

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• 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. Employeesbenefitfrom 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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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.