Solar Array Engineer - Space Power & Photovoltaics

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks a Solar Array Technologist to drive technology development for solar power systems on space missions. You will contribute to proposal efforts, lab experiments, and the infusion of new photovoltaic tech into flight hardware.

The role involves generation of requirements, testing, verification, and procurement management for solar array components. Collaboration with multiple engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in a physics-related field with minimal related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of photovoltaics.
• Broad knowledge in electrical test systems, vacuum systems, environmental testing, solar simulation, space radiation and related environments.
• Python and/or MATLAB programming ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop solar array technology for flight missions, including proposal preparation and lab experiments.
• Publish results and infuse technology into flight projects.
• Support integration of solar arrays with space systems.
• Coordinate with power and flight systems engineering teams and external organizations.

Skills

Photovoltaics

Solar array integration

Team collaboration

Space avionics concepts

Education

Physics or related technical field degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory seeks a Solar Array Technologist to drive technology development for solar power systems on space missions. You will contribute to proposal efforts, lab experiments, and the infusion of new photovoltaic tech into flight hardware.

The role involves generation of requirements, testing, verification, and procurement management for solar array components. Collaboration with multiple engineering teams is essential.