Senior Space Solar Cell R&D Engineer

Space Talent; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab; Space Systems team in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer I to develop and lead testing for advanced solar cell technologies used in space systems. The role involves environmental qualification, reliability testing, and collaboration with R&D and manufacturing engineers to drive new solar cell innovations.

The position emphasizes design and execution of test campaigns, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced space environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in R&D.

Responsibilities

• Develop environmental tests for qualification and reliability testing of multi-junction solar cells for space and terrestrial applications.
• Design electrical circuitry and hardware to enable environmental testing of multiple solar cell devices simultaneously.
• Plan, manage, and execute qualification, confidence, and reliability testing campaigns for new solar cell technologies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related STEM field

5+ years of experience in R&D

Job description

Rocket Lab; Space Systems team in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer I to develop and lead testing for advanced solar cell technologies used in space systems. The role involves environmental qualification, reliability testing, and collaboration with R&D and manufacturing engineers to drive new solar cell innovations.

The position emphasizes design and execution of test campaigns, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced space environment.