Senior Components Engineer

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security, and space 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, leading in the race for technological and operational superiority from the 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. 

Position Description 

The EEE Parts Component Engineer is required to be hands-on and provide technical leadership in the parts selection process, parts management process, parts creation, and quality control. The person in this position will be responsible for supporting the development of high-technology space programs. This includes all phases of product development from proposals, through design and on to production support. Tasks will include development of component requirements, parts selection, and addressing obsolescence while working closely with design engineers, supply chain, quality, and reliability engineers. The person in this position needs to have proven experience in counterfeit parts management and obsolescence management with the capability to guide teams on these activities in a lean environment. Needs to coordinate with Engineering (Project, Design, Manufacturing, etc.) to ensure quality and adherence to design requirements of designs. The person in this position will drive part standardization by recommending re-use of parts in the database (when appropriate to do so), will work with component manufacturers and distributors to attain their product roadmaps. He / She will be responsible for ECAD library maintenance and new parts introduction in the ECAD library. He / She will also review Product Change Notices (PCNs) and GIDEP (Government-Industry Data Exchange Program) alerts for their impact on components used, will advise concerned teams upon such alerts, and will be responsible for Data Management and Part Number Management. 

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.  

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. 

• Experience with component obsolescence tools and methods. 

• Experience with end-of-life management, COTS, and counterfeit parts. 

• Experience in setting up EDM and Parts Management practices. 

• Understanding EEE parts qualification and screening requirements. 

• Knowledge of JEDEC, EIA, and IPC standards as well as applicable military, NASA (EEE-INST-002), and ESA standards. 

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and practices for Electronic Component Management Plan (ECMP). 

• Knowledge of space design requirements, processes, and applications. 

• Knowledge of PCB CAD designs for various assurance levels and vendor capabilities. 

• Knowledge of high-density interconnects relating to microvias, fuzz/micro buttons, BGA packaging, as well as high-frequency electronics like RF/microwave, MMIC, high-speed digital. 

• Experience with and in-depth technical knowledge of, but not limited to, passive and active electronic components, processors, memories, connectors, wires and cables, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, lead-free control, etc. 

• Understanding analysis techniques like thermal, structural, high-speed digital, impedance control, etc. 

• Solid understanding of configuration management, requirements of traceability, and related processes. 

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, positive attitude, and highest ethics 

• Able to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team. 

• Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects & supporting production activities 

• Strong communication and documentation skills. 

• Great problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools. 

• Experience with grading tools. 

• Experience participating in PMPCB reviews, including preparation and presentation of approval requests for non-standard parts. 

• Experience in failure analysis/RCCA. 

• Experience presenting results and communicating with Customers, Consultants, and Senior Management. 

• Design for Manufacturing and Design for Testing. 

• All candidates must be eligible for Clearance. 

The good faith base salary range for this role is $145,000–$185,000 at the time of this post. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentives. This range may be adjusted in the future. 

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.   

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance 

• Comprehensive 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 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll 

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security 

• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being 

• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources 

• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.   

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a 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 the U.S. Department of Commerce.  

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran  

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.  

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,