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Test Engineer III

Voyager Space

San Diego, CAJob$135–165K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$135–165K/yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Voyager Technologies seeks a Test Engineer III to test complex PCBAs and support development of components for space applications, including software-defined radios, single-board computers, and optical equipment. The role designs and executes functional and environmental test efforts, analyzes engineering problems, documents results, and collaborates with project teams. It may also lead and coordinate testing for part or all of a project.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C#Written Communication SkillsOpticsMulti TaskingTest Management ToolsOperating SystemsQuality AssuranceHardware DesignLinuxLabVIEWRFPythonTest AutomationLabVIEW/CVIElectrical Engineering ConceptsWindowsTest EquipmentTest Procedure ExecutionDocumentationTeamworkInterpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMultitaskingProblem SolvingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPWA Hardware DesignProduction ProcessesAutomated TestingRF Device TestingLaser CommunicationsAdaptability

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science6+ Years Engineering ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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.

Voyager Technologies Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer III to join a team of designers of cutting-edge components for space applications including Software Defined Radios, Single Board Computers and Optical Equipment such as Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers and Laser Communications.

Essential Functions:

  • Work in a project team environment as an individual contributor, testing complex PCBAs

  • Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.

  • Perform functional performance and environmental (TVAC, Thermal, Vibe and Shock) test architectures design, development, scheduling, and execution

  • 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 practices, 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 or all of the testing effort for a project.

  • Adhere to Voyager Technologies SOP and quality standards

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.

Education, Skills, & Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science;

  • 6+ years’ experience in engineering with demonstrated technical skills

  • Familiar with test software concepts and methodologies in Python, C# or LabVIEW/CVI

  • Must have a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory

  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating system

  • Experience with test tools and equipment

  • Working knowledge in writing and executing test procedures

  • Strong documentation skills

  • Proven ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team environment

  • Must exhibit good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

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

  • Good technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies

  • Great problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in personal computing skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills:

  • Previous experience in hardware design of PWAs

  • Previous experience in Production processes and Automated Testing

  • Previous experience testing RF devices operating in the S, X and Ka bands

  • Previous exposure to optics and laser communication technologies

  • Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to new technologies and concepts

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the level required for the position and applicable government contract. The position also requires appropriate access eligibility and a need-to-know. Clearance eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $135K–$165K 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.

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. California pay range $135,000—$165,000 USD

How this job compares

Set against the 3,137 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–165K/yr
  • California median$125–179K/yr677 salary ranges
  • US median$103–162K/yr2,113 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is close to the California median midpoint ($154K) — in the middle half of Test Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 836 open Test Engineer jobs in California and 3,137 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,632 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,682 of the 3,137 open Test Engineer jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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