Electrical Technician - Solar Arrays

Zero to One Search | Recruitment Agency; Germering; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Pension

Modern work equipment

Lunch at office

Company events

Job summary

Dcubed is seeking an Electrical Technician - Solar Arrays to build and test solar arrays powering spacecraft from Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and beyond. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, and production staff to assemble, integrate, and verify flight hardware to the highest standards.

We value practical, detail-oriented technicians who take pride in craftsmanship and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical assembly, harness manufacturing, testing, or production.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on electronics experience.
• Familiarity with cleanroom, ESD, and quality-controlled processes.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or IPC J-STD-001 certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate space-grade solar arrays with harnesses and structural components.
• Manufacture and inspect power and signal harnesses per IPC 620 Class 3.
• Solder, rework, bond, and integrate electrical assemblies to Class 3 standards.
• Perform electrical testing: continuity, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, IV curves.
• Set up and operate electrical test equipment and automated benches.
• Support AIT activities including vibration, thermal vacuum, deployment tests.
• Troubleshoot issues with engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, FOD, cleanroom and traceability.

Skills

Schematic reading

Harness fabrication

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical test equipment

IPC certifications

Job description

Dcubed is a fast-growing space engineering company with the mission to make space engineering and exploration easy and accessible. What makes Dcubed special is that each of us is a space explorer at heart.

At Dcubed, we enable the future of space missions with high-performance, flight-proven release mechanisms and deployable structures. From cutting-edge Release Actuators to scalable Deployable Solar Arrays and innovative Deployable Antennas, our technologies are designed for user friendliness, availability, and reliability — whether for smallsats in LEO or large missions to Moon, Mars and beyond.

About the role

The future of space missions depends on reliable power. Your work will make it possible.

As Electrical Technician - Solar Arrays (f/m/d), you will play a hands-on role in building and testing the solar arrays that power spacecraft from Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and beyond. Working alongside engineers, technicians, and production specialists, you will assemble, integrate, and verify flight hardware to the highest quality standards.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building things that matter. We are looking for a practical, detail-oriented technician who takes pride in craftsmanship, solves problems proactively, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you want to see the hardware you build leave Earth and power the next generation of space missions, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate space-grade solar arrays, including solar cells, electrical harnesses, and structural components.
• Manufacture, install, and inspect power and signal harnesses in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 requirements.
• Perform soldering, rework, bonding, and integration of electrical and electronic assemblies in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 requirements.
• Perform electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, functional, and IV curve testing.
• Set up and operate electrical test equipment and automated test benches used for product verification and acceptance testing.
• Support Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities, including environmental testing campaigns such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and deployment testing.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, integration, and test issues in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, FOD, cleanroom, workmanship, and traceability requirements.
• Identify and document non-conformities and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of production processes, tooling, and work instructions.

Experience & Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship, vocational qualification, technician certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics, electrical assembly, mechatronics, aerospace manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical assembly, harness manufacturing, testing, or production.
• Experience working in aerospace, electronics, medical, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with cleanroom, ESD, and quality-controlled manufacturing processes.
• IPC certifications (IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or IPC J-STD-001) are highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience with harness fabrication, crimping, connector assembly, soldering, and rework.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and performing troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with traceability, non-conformance reporting, and high-reliability workmanship standards.
• Experience with adhesives, bonding processes, and controlled curing operations is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Practical, hands-on, and motivated by building high-quality flight hardware.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and following rigorous quality procedures.
• Good English communication skills and willingness to support shift operations when required.

What we offer

We want you to feel welcome and have the best possible tools for your work here at Dcubed. Therefore, we have selected a set of benefits to support your work days and everyday life, today and longer term.

• Wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass, recovery toolkit
• ETF-based pension program offering 30-50% company contribution
• Modern work equipment, based on your role and needs: laptop, phone, headphones, electric desk, wide screens, state-of-the-art workshop equipment
• Office environment: kitchen and break areas; lunch offering, beverages & snacks at the office; small exercise area, Space Bar
• Work-life balance & activities: hybrid work arrangements (location and working hours), company events and trips, launch parties
• Professional development: 70-20-10 thinking, training budget, training library, regular performance reviews
• Company swag: hoodie, t-shirt, stickers, water bottle, notebook etc.