Senior Electrical Engineer

Voyager Space; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Gym memberships nationwide

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Houston, TX, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, test, and integrate spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware, ensuring reliability across space systems. The role reports to the Senior Director of Engineering within the Engineering team based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities include leading electronics design, PCB layout, documentation, and qualification testing, with travel up to 30% to launch sites and NASA facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• 4–7 years of experience in space electrical design or other harsh environments; 7+ years total including space industry experience.
• Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry and maintaining traceability controls for electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of space-qualified electronics including power supplies and distribution systems.
• Oversee PCB design: schematic layout, routing, and fabrication files.
• Author assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test/analysis reports.
• Utilize test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers) for development and troubleshooting.
• Perform qualification and acceptance testing on batteries, capacitors, and safety‑critical flight hardware.
• Review payload designs to ensure compatibility with Voyager and NASA requirements.
• Support proposals with technical approaches and cost/schedule estimates.
• Deliver status reports and maintain traceability controls for electrical components and tools.

Skills

Space electronics

PCB design

Electrical testing

Traceability control

Flight hardware

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

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 space technologyis responsible for designing, testing, integrating, and operating spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware to advance space-based programs and ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.

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:

• Lead the 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 and routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files and assembly drawings.
• Author technical documents including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test and analysis reports.
• Utilize test and measurement equipment — including digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers — to conduct electrical development and troubleshooting.
• Perform and/or 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 to ensure compatibility and compliance with Voyager and NASA requirements.
• Support proposal efforts by documenting technical approaches, providing solutions for proposal challenges, and contributing to cost and schedule estimates.
• Deliver regular status reports to Engineering management and Program/Project managers, and maintain traceability controls for electrical components, sub‑components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment.

Education:

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

Experience:

• 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

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.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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.