Electrical Engineer - Advanced Development

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space 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, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the 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 Electrical Engineer – Advanced Development for our Technology and Advanced Development department is responsible for the design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems supporting these novel 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 El Segundo, CA. This role is onsite and/or hybrid based in El Segundo, CA.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• 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).

• 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.

• Provide system integration and test troubleshooting support

• Be able to 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.

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• 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 etc.

• Knowledge of computer and system architecture

• Experience with board simulations working knowledge in processor, DSP and associate interface

• 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

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.

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 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

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.

California pay range
$135,000—$185,000 USD