Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer

Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer leads the design, development, qualification, and in-orbit performance optimization of spacecraft solar array and power generation systems from concept through end-of-life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with a focus on power or space systems.
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft power systems, spacecraft solar arrays, or closely related photovoltaic hardware for space applications (cell, module, panel, or array-level).
• Strong proficiency with CAD and analysis tools for mechanical and/or electromechanical design, plus experience solar array sizing and performance modeling.
• Experience with power system design (voltage regulation, string configuration, bypass diodes).
• Experience with rapid prototyping and hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Experience with soldering techniques relevant to solar module assembly, including hand soldering, reflow methods, and cell interconnection (tabbing/stringing).
• Experience with environmental and qualification testing relevant to flight hardware (e.g., vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, radiation), including test planning and data review.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to work with ITAR-controlled technical data and hardware, as required by program and regulatory constraints.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Health and wellness stipend
• 6 weeks of paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employer 401K matching