Engineer, Electrical Level 4 – Power Subsystems

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced mechanical/electrical engineer to develop and verify electromechanical requirements for space environment solar array wings and release mechanisms. You will perform design concepts, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with mechanical, electrical, structural, and thermal requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting trade studies, creating power estimates and IV curves, reviewing drawings, and guiding procurement with vendors to align with program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field with typically 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in electromechanical system design for space environment solar arrays.
• Ability to derive lower-level requirements from spacecraft bus requirements.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and verify mechanical and electrical requirements for solar arrays.
• Perform component trade studies and recommend technical solutions.
• Create power estimates, degradation analysis, and IV curves.
• Design concepts for space environment solar array wings.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, structural, and thermal requirements.
• Mentor engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Lead design reviews and participate in risk assessments.
• Approve mechanical drawings, docs, and test fixtures.
• Collaborate with procurement and vendors to source assemblies.
• Provide technical leadership in solar array integration, testing, and validation.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practices across product lines.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Systems engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Power analysis

Requirements development

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and verify mechanical and electrical requirements for specifications for space environment solar array wings and release mechanisms
• Perform component trade studies and be able to recommend technical solutions
• Perform space environment solar array power estimates, degradation analysis, and create IV curves
• Development and execution of mechanical and electrical design concepts for space environment solar array wings
• Ensure compliance with all electrical, mechanical, structural, and thermal design requirements through rigorous review and analysis
• Mentor and guide engineering teams across multiple disciplines to achieve program objectives
• Direct design reviews and participate in component and program level risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Review and approval of mechanical drawings, documentation, and test fixtures
• Collaborate with procurement and outside NGSC vendors to source assemblies, materials, and components in alignment with project goals
• Provide technical leadership in solar array integration, testing, and validation processes
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in electromechanical design for solar arrays across various product lines and solar array design architectures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field with typically 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent advanced degree and experience
• Expertise in electromechanical system design, specific to space environment solar arrays, including mechanical, structural, thermal, and power analysis
• Proven ability to interpret higher spacecraft bus / subsystem level requirements and develop complex lower solar array/unit level mechanical and electrical requirements
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams and design projects
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electromechanical system design for space environment solar arrays, with a strong focus on mechanical, structural, thermal, and power analysis. Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and ensure compliance with rigorous design requirements.