Solar Manufacturing Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the solar manufacturing lab, including facility requirements, equipment installation, and workstation optimization
• Act as the primary liaison with partners to leverage external technologies to build the production line
• Support the procurement and commissioning of production hardware such as laser cutters, laminators, and solar simulators
• Create and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
• Lead the transition from initial pathfinder builds to full-rate flight production
• Implement in-line quality controls, including Electroluminescence (EL) testing and flash testing
• Engage and evaluate tooling vendors and suppliers to secure the supply chain

Requirements

• 5+ years in solar module manufacturing or high-precision electromechanical assembly
• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Deep familiarity with PV module assembly including stringing, tabbing, encapsulation, and lamination
• Demonstrated experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing line establishment
• Ability to work with external partners and translate technical IP into execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom terrestrial solar technology or high-efficiency space-grade PV modules
• Experience with space-environment reliability standards such as thermal cycling and vacuum bake-out
• Knowledge of automation and robotics for solar cell handling
• Familiarity with SolidWorks for tooling and fixture design

About the Company

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.