Senior Spacecraft Solar Array Architect

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer to own the full solar array lifecycle from concept to flight-ready hardware. You will guide requirements, design reviews, and cross-disciplinary integration with EPS, thermal, structures, and harness teams at constellation scale.

You will lead design trade studies, test programs, and DFx initiatives, influencing cost, schedule, and yield while collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain to transition to production.

Responsibilities

• Own the full design and development of space-grade photovoltaic assemblies from concept through flight-qualified, production-ready hardware
• Derive and maintain solar array requirements, ICDs, and design specs in coordination with systems engineering and adjacent subsystems
• Lead design trade studies for solar array architecture, cell selection, panel construction, and high-voltage bus compatibility; document results and drive decisions
• Characterize solar array electrical and optical performance across illumination angles, temperature ranges, and space environment conditions including radiation, UV, and thermal cycling
• Lead internal design reviews and participate in supplier and customer reviews; champion DFx principles throughout development
• Define and support component- and system-level test programs including characterization, risk reduction, qualification, and integrated vehicle-level testing
• Serve as the subject matter expert for solar array integration into the vehicle; lead troubleshooting and anomaly resolution during integration and acceptance testing
• Communicate development status, risks, and challenges clearly to program leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations and supply chain to ensure smooth transition to production and ongoing support

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer to own the full solar array lifecycle from concept to flight-ready hardware. You will guide requirements, design reviews, and cross-disciplinary integration with EPS, thermal, structures, and harness teams at constellation scale.

You will lead design trade studies, test programs, and DFx initiatives, influencing cost, schedule, and yield while collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain to transition to production.