Test Engineer

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 Test Engineer for our Products business line is responsible for environmental testing (TVAC, Thermal, Vibe and Shock) of complex PCBAs, and working on new test architectures, plans and procedures.

The position reports to the VP of Product Design and is part of the Engineering department based in San Diego, CA. This role is fully onsite.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Functional performance and environmental test architectures design, development, scheduling, and execution
• Development and tracking of test procedures, test plans and test schedule
• Report, discuss and document test results
• Review boards and system level functional specifications, design documents and project documents
• Participate in the review of design and coding of software products
• Ensure that all developed test protocols follow testing standards, and are documented
• Develop work estimates and status reports for each test effort
• Maintain adequate interaction with the project manager, the project engineer and project team members to ensure that tasks are being executed with appropriate priority and timing
• May lead and coordinate part of all the testing efforts for a project.

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• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering;
• 8+ years’ experience in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills
• Expert level configuration of ATE components including rack instrumentation and PXI architectures.
• Excellent track record developing test automation software using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Python, C#, Visual Basic.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with test tools and equipment, with emphasis on high end spectrum and vector network analyzers
• Experience writing and executing test procedures
• Strong documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts related to bed of nail test fixtures design and construction.
• Previous experience testing RF devices operating in the S, X and Ka bands
• Previous experience in the Space industry and space rated components
• Previous exposure to optics and laser communication technologies

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

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.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $125,000 – $175,000 at the time of this posting. 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/incentive. 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. 

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.