Senior Electrical Engineer

Voyager Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match

Flexible gym memberships

Job summary

Voyager Technologies based in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design cutting-edge components for space and national security applications. This position requires expertise in creating schematic drawings, circuit board layouts, and validating designs. The successful candidate will help address complex challenges crucial for national security and technological superiority.

With a competitive base salary range of $165,000 to $190,000, this role offers significant opportunities for impact and innovation within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of Analog and Power experience preferred.
• Ability to perform layout of printed circuit boards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Derive and document circuit board requirements from system/top-level requirements.
• Create schematic drawings and functional/design specifications for complex high speed PCBs.
• Layout and/or guide the layout of printed complex PCBs.
• Validate the design; troubleshoot and test complex circuit boards.

Skills

Analog and Power experience

Circuit board layout

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 Senior Electrical Engineer for our Products line is responsible for the design of cutting‑edge components for space and national security applications including Software Defined Radios, Digital Processing Systems, Space‑Rated Cameras, Star Trackers and Laser Communications. The position reports to the VP of Product Design and is part of the Electrical Engineering based in San Diego, CA. This role is 100% onsite.

In This Role, The Essential Functions Are

• Derive and document circuit board requirements from system/top‑level requirements.
• Create schematic drawings and functional/design specifications for complex high speed Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
• Layout and/or guide the layout of printed complex Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
• When/where needed, assist with manufacturing of complex PCBAs.
• Work with signal integrity, mechanical, 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.
• Be able to meet aggressive/accelerated schedule deadlines.
• Support internal and external design and development gate reviews with related documentation.
• Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility.

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.

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 $165,000–$190,000 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.

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 US, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

California pay range: $165,000—$190,000 USD