Flight-Ready Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer

SET Development; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Competitive paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

SET Development seeks a Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer to lead design, development, qualification and in-orbit performance optimization of spacecraft PV systems from concept through end‑of‑life. The role requires collaborating with structures, avionics, manufacturing and supply chain teams, plus hands-on lab experience and flight program exposure; U.S.

citizenship is required for export-controlled work. This is an immediate opening in an early-stage, high‑impact program with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft solar arrays, spacecraft power systems, or space-rated photovoltaic hardware.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one: solar array design/sizing, power system modeling, or space hardware qualification and testing.
• U.S. citizenship required (export-controlled work).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of spacecraft solar array systems, including cell tech selection and panel layout.
• Develop power budgets and orbital energy balance models across eclipse cycles and degradation scenarios.
• Produce ICDs, design specs, and technical documentation; support rapid prototyping and integration.
• Define and execute qualification and acceptance tests; analyze results and drive improvements.

Skills

Solar array design

Power system modeling

Space hardware testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ECSS standards

NASA/MIL qualification standards

Soldering/interconnection lab experience

Job description

SET Development seeks a Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer to lead design, development, qualification and in-orbit performance optimization of spacecraft PV systems from concept through end‑of‑life. The role requires collaborating with structures, avionics, manufacturing and supply chain teams, plus hands-on lab experience and flight program exposure; U.S.

citizenship is required for export-controlled work. This is an immediate opening in an early-stage, high‑impact program with competitive