Senior Space PV Engineer & Scientist

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Member of Technical Staff to lead development and evaluation of next-generation solar cell and solar array technologies for national security space missions.

You will design experiments, develop characterization capabilities, and apply data analysis tools while collaborating with industry partners and program offices to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0–1 year industry experience; ability to independently plan and conduct research.
• Experience with photovoltaics characterization techniques (e.g., quantum efficiency, IV, luminescence) through academic research.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Origin).
• Willing to travel occasionally (about 10%) and ability to obtain security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts provided.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead experiments in evaluating next-gen solar cell and solar array technology for national security space programs.
• Develop and enhance characterization capabilities for advanced photovoltaic technologies.
• Create test and measurement capabilities to characterize photovoltaic devices.
• Support data management, software analysis, and computational modeling.
• Communicate findings through presentations, reports, and publications; engage with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Origin

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in physics / electrical engineering / materials science / chemistry (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)

Tools

LabVIEW

Arduino

C++

Python

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Member of Technical Staff to lead development and evaluation of next-generation solar cell and solar array technologies for national security space missions.

You will design experiments, develop characterization capabilities, and apply data analysis tools while collaborating with industry partners and program offices to ensure mission success.