Senior Solar Module Manufacturing Engineer (Space)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Modules) to own the build and testing of solar modules for space applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to scale production, improve yield, and ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) of modules designed for harsh space environments.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years in solar module manufacturing, with experience setting up production lines using stringers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in solar module development or manufacturing.
• Experience setting up solar manufacturing lines with stringers and laminators.
• Experience with failure analysis of solar modules or electronics.

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.
• Support environmental and functional testing in production.

Skills

Solar manufacturing

DFM/DFA

Failure analysis

Process development

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Stringers

Laminators

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Modules) to own the build and testing of solar modules for space applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to scale production, improve yield, and ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) of modules designed for harsh space environments.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years in solar module manufacturing, with experience setting up production lines using stringers and