Solar Array Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Staff)

Redwire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire is seeking a Solar Array Design Engineer in Goleta, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mechanical and electrical design, coupled with a strong background in photovoltaic systems. This role offers an opportunity to work with a talented team on innovative projects that support space exploration.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in electromechanical systems.
• Experience with PV systems and composite structures.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of photovoltaic solar arrays.
• Develop qualification campaigns for electrical components.
• Generate technical documentation and presentations.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

System optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Thermal Desktop

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

Location: 7418 Hollister Avenue

Goleta, CA

Job Id:2448

# of Openings:1

Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.

The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent, and experience to help us Build Above.

We have a current opportunity for a Solar Array Design Engineer to join our team in Goleta, CA. In this role you will report to the Design Engineering Group Manager and be part of a project team working on various tasks, including electrical and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of photovoltaic solar arrays.
• Perform sizing and power analysis, charging analysis, grounding and ESD for deployable solar arrays.
• Design, and model electrical schematics, power harnessing and circuit boards.
• Develop and execute qualification campaigns for photovoltaic and electrical components including mechanical, thermal and radiation testing.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to develop and validate electrical interconnect processes such as welding and soldering.
• Collaborate with systems engineering on electrical de-rating and EEE parts lists.
• Proactively interface with multi-disciplinary team members to optimize component and system designs that meet all technical, cost and schedule requirements
• Create 3D solid models using SolidWorks CAD software in support of new and existing space flight programs.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure that designed components and systems meet all requirements.
• Create, maintain, and release component, assembly, and layout drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards. Utilize SolidWorks PDM system to maintain configuration control
• Utilize hardware-based techniques to perform research and development, iterate on design concepts, correlate engineering models, and develop manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience working with design, manufacture and verification ofelectromechanical systems, photovoltaics, and composite structures.
• Experienced with SolidWorks PDM or CAD
• Experienced with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities.
• Ability to travel - an average of 10-15% travel may be required. Most of the travel is local but some overnight travel may be required.
• US Citizenship Required, with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Desired Skills

• 10 or more years’ experience in space industry, including developing, building, and testing space flight hardware, ideally deployable solar arrays.
• Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments.
• Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, etc.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN or ANSYS is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
• Strong attention to detail with advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to produce “completed staff work”
• A growth mindset

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwiredetermines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill setwill be considered for higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

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 ITARClick Here