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About this role
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. You will report to the Senior Director of Engineering and work with the Engineering team based in Houston, TX.
What you will do
- Design and develop space-qualified electronics including power systems, command and data handling, flight computers, sensors, and digital/analog circuits. Execute 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.
- Lead technical reviews and present to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 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.
- Extensive experience in the Space Hardware industry preferred.
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.
- U.S. Person status required to conform to ITAR and EAR export regulations: U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
What we offer
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
- Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Company wellness programs
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented team in a mission-driven environment