Senior Manufacturing Engineer (solar Modules)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

A space technology company in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in solar modules. This role involves developing manufacturing processes, conducting performance analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality solar modules. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in solar manufacturing, particularly for space applications. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of development and/or manufacturing experience with solar modules.
• Experience with setting up a solar manufacturing line.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solar module manufacturing processes.
• Conduct analysis to reduce defects and improve quality.
• Provide guidance to solar manufacturing technicians.

Skills

Solar module manufacturing processes

Failure analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality improvement

Production support

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

MS degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Modules)

Impulse Space |

Impulse Space | Posted Mar 12

Full-time

Negotiable

Advanced (5-10 yrs)

Compensation: $135,000 - $170,000 / year

Department: Avionics

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $135,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Modules) at Impulse, you will work with cross‑functional teams to build solar modules for space applications. You will own the build and testing of solar modules in production. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and performance of the systems we send into low‑earth orbit and beyond. Leveling will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solar module manufacturing processes across our vehicles, including development builds and to understand how to improve the manufacturing process and iterate new designs.
• Define the manufacturing process flow of solar modules and scale-up of module production rate.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis on the solar module manufacturing process to reduce defects, improve quality and improve yield.
• Lead failure analysis during prototype fabrication to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, DFM/DFA of solar modules.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams long-term reliability in space environments.
• Provide day-to-day support for the production floor, resolving build issues, updating work instructions, and improving yields.
• Provide guidance to solar manufacturing technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of demonstrated development and/or manufacturing experience with solar modules, either for terrestrial or space applications
• 4+ years of experience with setting up a solar manufacturing line, including using stringers and laminators.
• Experience with failure analysis of solar modules or electronic devices in a development or production setting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of demonstrated manufacturing experience in solar manufacturing, particularly for the unique demands of space applications
• Expertise with material selection for solar modules used in space applications and how these materials fail in space applications, including cover sheets, encapsulants, interconnects and backsheets.
• Experience with providing DFM feedback on space solar modules, with an emphasis on reliability in LEO and GEO.
• Experience with failure analysis of space solar modules and a deep understanding of failure modes of solar arrays in LEO and GEO and how to mitigate these in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for:

• Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About the company

Impulse Space