Back to jobs
tags.new

Senior Engineer, Advanced Spaceborne Hardware-Software

Los Angeles, CA; Washington D.C; Seattle, WA

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 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. 

____________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Job Summary: 

 

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Advanced Spaceborne Hardware-Software to pioneer the next generation of space computing platforms.

This job lies at the intersection of modern computing and modern software. We are moving beyond the legacy era of "flight software" written in bare-metal C; we are building the foundation for spaceborne data centers that run containerized workloads on orbit.

The ideal candidate is a hybrid engineer: someone with a background in modern full-stack software development, containerization, and deployment, who also possesses deep familiarity with radiation-hardened and tolerant electronics. You understand why running Kubernetes in LEO is difficult not just because of latency, but because of memory bit-flips and thermal constraints.

 

You will be joining the Advanced Technology Development team, a specialized unit within our Strategic Growth and Technology Organization. This team is responsible for defining and developing Voyager's future technologies, with a relentless focus on high-impact, high-ROI technology and product research and development. Our technology portfolio spans the totality of Voyager's capabilities and beyond—we are tasked with creating both leap-ahead capabilities in existing technology areas and strategically moving into and developing foundational technology in new, uncharted areas.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Architect Spaceborne Container Platforms: Lead the design and implementation of container orchestration systems (Kubernetes, K3s, OpenShift) optimized for resource-constrained, radiation-prone space environments. You will define how we deploy, manage, and update stateless applications on orbit.
  • Hardware-Software Co-Design: Collaborate with hardware engineers to select and validate modern chipsets (SoCs, FPGAs, GPUs) for space use. You will participate in trade studies evaluating reliability vs. performance, ensuring that our software stack can handle the unique fault modes of commercial silicon in space.
  • Fault-Tolerant System Design: Develop software reliability strategies that mitigate hardware faults. This includes designing "software scrubbing" routines, watchdog hierarchies, and redundant voting logic to keep the system running even when the hardware takes a hit.
  • Edge Inferencing & Compute: Enable high-performance edge computing by optimizing ML inference engines and data processing pipelines to run directly on the spacecraft, reducing downlink requirements.
  • Define Future Product Lines: Help develop Voyager’s roadmap for "Infrastructure as a Service" (IaaS) in space. You will investigate new service layers (e.g., distributed mission control, on-orbit cloud services) and define the technical requirements to make them a reality.
  • Cloud & Hyperscaler Integration: Analyze the role of terrestrial hyperscalers and how their technologies can be adapted for space. You will work on bridging the gap between terrestrial cloud tools and orbital hardware.

 

Required Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Modern Software & Containerization: Deep experience with containerization platforms and orchestration tools, specifically Kubernetes (K8s/K3s), OpenShift, or Rancher. You understand the internals of container runtimes and how to optimize them for embedded targets.
  • Space Hardware Familiarity: 5+ years of experience working with radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant electronics. You understand concepts like Single Event Upsets (SEUs), Latch-ups (SEL), and Total Ionizing Dose (TID), and how they impact software execution.
  • Embedded Linux Expertise: Strong background in embedded Linux development (Yocto, Buildroot) and kernel customization for custom hardware platforms.
  • Full-Stack Development: Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Go, Rust, C++, or Python, with a focus on building reliable, distributed systems.
  • Space Program Execution: Experience working on spaceflight programs, understanding the rigor of qualification campaigns, flight software verification, and on-orbit operations.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with fault-tolerant software architectures for safety-critical systems (aerospace, automotive, medical).
  • Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDRs) and DSP workflows (though deep RF expertise is not required).
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

 

Voyager 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 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. 

California pay range

$165,000 - $250,000 USD

Washington DC pay range

$165,000 - $250,000 USD

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Voyager Technologies, Inc.? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Previous applications

Select...

Work Authorization

Select...

Sponsorship

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Voyager Technologies, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.