Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer Verified today
About the role
Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer to help shape the future of lunar technologies and missions. You will define end-to-end mission concepts for NASA, government, and commercial customers, directly influencing the technologies and architectures that will drive lunar pursuits.
This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates.
What you'll do
- Develop and review new concepts and designs of lunar landers, rovers, surface power systems, and spacecraft
- Perform power and avionics design and analysis for all mission concepts, right-sizing the power architecture to meet end-to-end mission objectives and requirements
- Develop the system-level technical vision for new products, connecting customer needs with feasible, high-performing solutions across hardware and software domains
- Develop and perform trade studies to support technical, business, and programmatic decision-making
- Support the development and technical content creation for proposals, R&D, and mission opportunities
- Translate abstract customer requirements into actionable product goals and system architectures for proposals and stakeholder presentations
- Contribute to programmatic topics including schedules, resourcing, and budget estimations
- Communicate with other engineering disciplines, partners, customers, and vendors to resolve technical risks and challenges
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings and occasional customer and partner site visits
Required qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline plus 10 years of relevant engineering experience (relevant advanced degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of: space system development, systems engineering, structure/thermal design and analysis, avionics, power systems, propulsion, orbital mechanics, electrical systems, mechanical and fluid systems, software and controls, modeling and simulation, or manufacturing
- Experience developing technical content for proposals and external customer presentations
- Experience authoring and decomposing mission and system-level requirements
- Strong understanding of the launch, space, and lunar environments
Desired qualifications
- Understanding of full end-to-end mission solutions
- Experience with mission architecture development
- Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing software scripts for automation and analysis
- Knowledge of NASA and industry engineering standards
- Experience working in an agile environment using Confluence and Jira
- Eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
Compensation and benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company premium contribution and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
- Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
Employment requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations: a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.