Systems Engineer

Title: Systems Engineer

Company:  Space Micro, Inc.

Location:  San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full Time  - 100% Onsite

Relocation Eligible:  Yes

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Responsibilities: 

• The System Engineer will support requirements analysis, trade studies, system and interface design, system integration
• This position will work closely with subject matter experts, software engineers, PMs, hardware designers, and the software and firmware team.Successful candidate can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment providing Engineering support for multiple project teams
• Support internal and external interface development and documentation
• Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, interfaces, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Develop new and novel methodologies for improving system integration
• Employ new technologies to solve problems and then apply those solutions

Requirements:

• 8 + years bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or +5 years with Masters
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, including analog and digital design.
• Understanding and development of "system architecture" designs with Camera designs
• Experience in the following areas:
  1. High-speed digital design work
  2. Camera designs & star trackers
  3. Must have familiarity with “Space level” parts:
     • Manufacturers and vendors. 
     • NASA Part screening levels 
  4. VPX design/specification+ (plus but not needed)   
  5. Understanding of low voltage power regulation solutions
  6. Integration of hardware into multi-functional systems
  7. Familiarity with the challenges of taking a product from design through to production.
  8. PCB layout and routing rules understanding
  9. Understanding and development of system architecture designs with (NASA level) space parts

Preferences:

• Radiation Parts levels for “TID, SEU, SEL.”
• Fundamentals of signal and power integrity
• Related work experience in “Space level designs.” 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000/year

 Voyager Technology (Space Micro) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

  Voyager Technology (Space Micro) 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. 

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.