Electrical Engineer V

Voyager Technologies, Inc.•Folsom, CA

4d•$135,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer V will lead the design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems in support of advanced DoD missile defense and aerospace applications. The role emphasizes high-reliability system design, with a focus on controllable solid propulsion technologies such as divert attitude control system. The engineer will work closely with systems, mechanical, and propulsion engineering teams to ensure alignment with DoD and MDA performance, safety, and mission assurance standards.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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