Electrical Engineer VI

Voyager Technologies • Reno, NV

19h

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer VI is a senior technical authority in Valley Tech Systems’ Strategic Systems department, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager. The position is based in Folsom, California, and may also be based in the Reno, Nevada office. It is responsible for the architecture, design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware for advanced Department of Defense missile defense and aerospace applications, with emphasis on high-reliability systems and controllable solid propulsion technologies such as divert attitude control systems.

The engineer provides technical direction across programs and collaborates with systems, mechanical, and propulsion teams to ensure electrical architectures meet DoD and Missile Defense Agency performance, safety, and mission-assurance standards. The role also includes technical leadership and mentoring, design and test oversight, customer-facing technical reviews, documentation, and support for proposal and program-capture activities. Travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of electrical hardware design experience; aerospace, defense, missile, or interceptor systems experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering teams through the full hardware development lifecycle.
• Experience with actuation systems, missile or interceptor propulsion controls, and related subsystems, including actuators and initiation systems.
• Experience supporting qualification of flight hardware to applicable military and aerospace standards.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills within electrical engineering teams.
• Advanced expertise 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.
• Skill with Altium Designer, OrCAD, PSPICE, or similar schematic/layout and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, grounding and shielding, and EMI/EMC best practices.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and hardware verification methods.
• Understanding of safety-critical design practices, including redundancy, fault isolation, and mission assurance.
• Ability to develop and present technical documentation to DoD and MDA customer standards.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. citizenship is required due to program security requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; active clearance preferred.
• Familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, particularly for MDA and other DoD programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical engineering teams within a structured product development environment.
• Strong technical communication skills, including presenting complex engineering concepts to internal leadership and government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with MDA MAP and PMAP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior electrical engineering lead for hardware development on DoD and MDA programs involving controllable solid propulsion systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to electrical engineering teams throughout design, integration, and test phases.
• Define electrical system architecture and guide development of controller electronics, high-reliability interconnects, and sensor interfaces.
• Lead electrical design execution, technical risk assessment, and resolution of complex engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and electromagnetic standards, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD 464, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-2221, and MIL-PRF-38534/38535.
• Support architecture development and trade studies for divert attitude control system configurations and other propulsion systems.
• Lead mission assurance activities, including FMEAs, fault tree analyses, and worst-case circuit analyses.
• Provide oversight for hardware qualification, EMI/EMC certification, and electrical test strategies with suppliers and test facilities.
• Represent electrical engineering at internal and customer design reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including ICDs, test reports, and qualification packages.
• Support integration and test campaigns, including system bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Support proposal development and future program-capture activities related to propulsion control and missile defense systems.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time.

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 more than 12,700 options nationwide, 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.
• Competitive total compensation package and an innovative, mission-driven work environment.

What This Job Offers

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