Space PV Array Design Engineer

Stcorp; Leiden; Remoto; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

S&T in Leiden is seeking a Photovoltaic Array Engineer to join the design team responsible for solar arrays for space missions. You will design arrays to maximize energy capture and efficiency in the space environment, and study performance and radiation impacts on solar cells.

You will work on cell layout, wiring interconnections, insulation requirements, and routing, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure robust, high-performance arrays.

Competenze

• Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in photovoltaic technology, with a focus on space applications.
• In-depth understanding of solarcell technology, including the physics of diodes, cell strings, and panel architecture.
• Experience with radiation analysis and its impact on solar cell performance.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed performance and degradation analyses.

Mansioni

• Design solar arrays to maximize energy capture and efficiency in the space environment.
• Study the performance of solar arrays in space.
• Calculate radiation and its impact on performance.
• Design the layout of cells in series and ensure proper wiring and interconnections.
• Route wiring and meet insulation requirements.
• Test the cells and engage with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Solar PV

Radiation analysis

Materials knowledge

Analytical skills

Formazione

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Materials Science

Descrizione del lavoro

S&T in Leiden is seeking a Photovoltaic Array Engineer to join the design team responsible for solar arrays for space missions. You will design arrays to maximize energy capture and efficiency in the space environment, and study performance and radiation impacts on solar cells.

You will work on cell layout, wiring interconnections, insulation requirements, and routing, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure robust, high-performance arrays.