Solar Array Technologist I: Space Power Systems

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Childcare support

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Solar Array Technologist to advance photovoltaic technologies for space missions. You will help develop solar power hardware, propose experiments, and publish results, contributing to flight projects from concept to implementation.

The role requires a physics/engineering background, hands-on lab work, and collaboration with power and flight systems teams. Strong programming (Python/MATLAB) and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics or related technical field with a minimum of 1 year related experience or Masters/PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with and extensive knowledge of photovoltaics.
• Experience with and broad knowledge in electrical test systems, vacuum systems, environmental testing, solar simulation, space radiation and related environments.
• Programming in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Ability to collaborate with power and flight systems engineering teams for solar array integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology development for solar arrays for flight projects.
• Prepare proposals, conduct laboratory experiments, and publish results.
• Infuse new solar array technology into flight missions and manage procurements.
• Generate requirements, design, test, and verify flight hardware.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Solar photovoltaics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or related technical field

Masters or PhD in related field

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Solar Array Technologist to advance photovoltaic technologies for space missions. You will help develop solar power hardware, propose experiments, and publish results, contributing to flight projects from concept to implementation.

The role requires a physics/engineering background, hands-on lab work, and collaboration with power and flight systems teams. Strong programming (Python/MATLAB) and communication skills are essential.