Space Solar Cell Test & Measurement Expert

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Space Photovoltaics Test & Measurement Specialist to provide precision measurement, calibration, and instrumentation support for the characterization of space solar cells and array components.

You will set up, operate, and maintain lab measurement systems, develop test procedures and data collection tools, and ensure data quality and traceability to support national security space programs.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up, operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory measurement equipment.
• Experience writing or following test procedures and documenting results.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, maintain, operate, repair, and inspect precision measurement equipment.
• Conduct precision measurements on solar cells and assemblies to verify specifications.
• Validate measurement results and prepare clear data reports.
• Develop and maintain data collection tools and software for lab tests.
• Support laboratory maintenance, inventory, and audits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school / Apprenticeship

Tools

Source meters

Lock-in amplifiers

Spectroradiometers

LabVIEW / Python

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Space Photovoltaics Test & Measurement Specialist to provide precision measurement, calibration, and instrumentation support for the characterization of space solar cells and array components.

You will set up, operate, and maintain lab measurement systems, develop test procedures and data collection tools, and ensure data quality and traceability to support national security space programs.