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Voyager Technologies · 3 months ago

Electrical Engineer V

Folsom, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative solutions. The Electrical Engineer V will lead the design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems for advanced DoD missile defense and aerospace applications.

AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead electrical engineer for hardware development on DoD and MDA programs involving controllable solid propulsion systems

Lead a team of electrical engineers through design, analysis, integration, and test phases

Drive electrical design execution and issue resolution within the engineering team

Design and oversee development of complex controller electronics, high-reliability interconnects, and sensor interfaces

Ensure compliance with electrical and electromagnetic design standards including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-2221, and MIL-PRF-38534/38535

Support system architecture development and trade studies for divert attitude control system configurations and other propulsion systems

Perform FMEAs, fault tree analyses, and worst-case circuit analyses to meet mission assurance goals

Interface with suppliers and test labs for hardware qualification, EMI/EMC certification, and electrical test protocols

Prepare technical documentation for customer delivery including ICDs, test reports, and qualification packages

Present design approaches, risks, and readiness at internal and customer design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, TRR)

Support integration and test campaigns including system bring-up and troubleshooting

Qualification

Electrical hardware designLeadership of engineering teamsActuation systems experienceQualification of flight hardwareAnalogDigital circuit designAltium Designer proficiencyEMI/EMC best practicesTechnical documentation skillsOrganizational skillsTechnical communication skills

Required

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

Proven ability to lead electrical engineering teams in a structured product development environment

Strong organizational and technical communication skills, including presenting to internal and government stakeholders

10+ years of electrical hardware design experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or missile systems

Proven experience leading electrical engineering teams through full development lifecycle

Experience with actuation systems, propulsion controls for missiles or interceptors, and related subsystems including actuators and initiation systems

Hands-on experience with qualification of flight hardware to applicable military and aerospace standards

Effective leadership and mentoring skills within an electrical engineering team

Proficient 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

Experience with signal integrity, grounding/shielding, and EMI/EMC best practices

Proficient with lab instrumentation and test automation tools for hardware verification

Understanding of safety-critical design practices, including redundancy, fault isolation, and mission assurance

Ability to develop, review, and defend technical documentation to DoD and MDA customer standards

Bachelor's degree in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college/university

Preferred

Master's degree in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college/university

Familiarity with MDA MAP and PMAP requirements