Space Solar Array Engineer: Build Next-Gen Stations

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Access to a full suite of benefits

Exceptional food perks

Job summary

A commercial space station company in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Solar Array Engineer to design systems for artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time position involves defining requirements for solar arrays, selecting vendors, and working with interdisciplinary teams for integration. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and experience with photovoltaics. The role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $175,000 and includes robust benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of photovoltaics or similar composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and trade architectures of solar arrays.
• Select and qualify materials and vendors for solar arrays.
• Develop and qualify processes for welding, adhesion, lamination of solar cells.
• Test and qualify designs to AIAA S112 standards.
• Interface with different engineering teams for integration.
• Troubleshoot issues across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Design and verification of photovoltaics

Proactive problem-solving

Failure analysis

Fast-paced manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aerospace, materials engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Ansys

FeMap/Nastran

Abaqus

Thermal Desktop

Job description

A commercial space station company in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Solar Array Engineer to design systems for artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time position involves defining requirements for solar arrays, selecting vendors, and working with interdisciplinary teams for integration. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and experience with photovoltaics. The role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $175,000 and includes robust benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.