Electrical Engineer V

Voyager Technologies • Reno, NV

21h

About The Position

Valley Tech Systems (VTS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Voyager Technologies, is hiring an Electrical Engineer V for its Strategic Systems department. The role reports to the Systems Engineering Manager and is based in Folsom, California, or Reno, Nevada. The engineer will lead the design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware for advanced Department of Defense missile defense and aerospace applications, with an emphasis on high-reliability systems and controllable solid propulsion technologies such as divert attitude control systems. The role works closely with systems, mechanical, and propulsion engineering teams to align designs with DoD and Missile Defense Agency performance, safety, and mission assurance standards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to program security requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; an active clearance is preferred.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, particularly MDA and other 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.
• At least 10 years of electrical hardware design experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or missile systems.
• Experience leading electrical engineering teams through the full development lifecycle.
• Experience with actuation systems, missile or interceptor propulsion controls, and related subsystems, including actuators and initiation systems.
• Hands-on experience qualifying flight hardware to applicable military and aerospace standards.
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills within an electrical engineering team.
• Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design and analysis, including schematic creation and interpretation.
• Background in actuation system control, motor drive circuits, or power conditioning for missile systems.
• Experience with Altium Designer, OrCAD, PSPICE, or similar schematic, layout, and simulation tools.
• Experience with signal integrity, grounding and shielding, and EMI/EMC best practices.
• Proficiency 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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with MDA MAP and PMAP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead electrical engineer for hardware development on DoD and MDA programs involving controllable solid propulsion systems.
• Lead electrical engineers through design, analysis, integration, and testing.
• Drive electrical design execution and resolve issues 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 laboratories for hardware qualification, EMI/EMC certification, and electrical test protocols.
• Prepare customer-deliverable technical documentation, including ICDs, test reports, and qualification packages.
• Present design approaches, risks, and readiness at internal and customer design reviews, including PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Support integration and test campaigns, including system bring-up and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• 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 access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, plus free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work alongside a talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior