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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Electrical Engineer for space technology - **Company:** Voyager Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Routing, Systems Integration, Data Processing - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-electrical-engineer-voyager-technologies-inc-9745352 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required * Master's degree preferred Experience: * 10+ years of experience in electrical design and development * Proven track record in designing, testing, and integrating electrical systems for space applications * Experience with PCB design including schematic layout, routing, symbol and footprint creation, and generation of fabrication files * Proficiency with test equipment: digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and associated measurement tools * Experience leading technical reviews and presenting to internal and external stakeholders * Experience providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members * Ability to support proposal efforts and contribute to cost and schedule estimates Preferred Qualifications: * Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry preferred Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements: * Travel up to 30%, including the possibility of overnights, both foreign and domestic, to launch sites, customer facilities, and NASA/Government centers * Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 10 pounds ## Description Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security 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. The Principal Electrical Engineer for space technology is responsible for designing, testing, integrating, and operating spaceflight avionics and electrical hardware while providing technical leadership to other electrical engineers. The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is part of the Engineering team based in Houston, TX. In this role, the essential functions are: * Design & develop space-qualified electronics - including power systems, command and data handling, flight computers, sensors, and digital/analog circuits - encompassing full PCB design from schematic to fabrication files. * Author and maintain technical documentation including assembly instructions, test procedures, interface requirements, and test and analysis reports. * Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting using standard test and measurement equipment; perform and oversee qualification and acceptance testing on safety-critical flight hardware. * Review payload designs and provide feedback to ensure compatibility and compliance with Voyager Space Exploration and NASA requirements. * Support program execution by contributing to proposal efforts, documenting technical approaches, and delivering regular status updates to Engineering and Program/Project management. * Maintain traceability controls for electrical components, systems, lab tools, and test equipment throughout the development lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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