Space Station Power: Solar Arrays Engineer

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Free food perks including snacks and meals

Job summary

A pioneering space technology company is seeking a Solar Array Engineer in Long Beach to support the design of solar arrays for artificial-gravity space stations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and have experience with photovoltaics. Responsibilities include defining requirements, testing designs, and troubleshooting issues. The position offers a full-time role with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with the design and verification of solar arrays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with photovoltaics or similar composite structures

Proactive problem-solving skills

Design work in recent versions of NX

Analysis work in recent versions of Ansys

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

NX

Ansys

FeMap/Nastran

Abaqus

Thermal Desktop

Job description

A pioneering space technology company is seeking a Solar Array Engineer in Long Beach to support the design of solar arrays for artificial-gravity space stations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and have experience with photovoltaics. Responsibilities include defining requirements, testing designs, and troubleshooting issues. The position offers a full-time role with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and flexible time off.