Electrical Engineer VI

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Reno, NV

1d • $162,696 - $261,690

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer VI is a senior technical authority in the Strategic Systems department, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager. The role is based in Folsom, California, or may be based in the Reno, Nevada office. It is responsible for the architecture, design, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware systems for advanced DoD missile defense and aerospace applications, with an emphasis on high-reliability system design 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 MDA performance, safety, and mission-assurance standards.

The role provides senior engineering leadership across hardware development, from architecture and design through integration, testing, qualification, and customer reviews. It also supports proposal development and future program capture for propulsion control and missile defense systems. Approximately 10% travel is required. The posted good-faith base salary range is $162,696–$261,690, with location-specific ranges of $173,898–$261,690 in California and $162,696–$244,833 in Nevada. Voyager describes a flexible and comprehensive rewards program, including Flexible Time Off, medical, dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, a 401(k) with company matching, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Requirements

• 15+ years of electrical hardware design experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, missile, or interceptor systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering teams through the full hardware development lifecycle.
• Experience with actuation systems, propulsion controls for missiles or interceptors, 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 the 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.
• 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; the posting also identifies U.S. Person eligibility for export-control purposes.
• 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; the company covers a significant portion of premiums, and many benefits are paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to 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.
• Flexible and comprehensive rewards program supporting professional and personal well-being.

What This Job Offers

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