Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer

About the Company

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to delivering Space Solar Energy to the world. We operate at the intersection of space infrastructure and energy abundance, providing continuous baseload power 24/7 without seasonality or the need for batteries.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design spacecraft solar array systems, including cell technology selection, string and panel configuration, and array sizing
• Perform power budget development, orbital energy balance analyses, and end-of-life power predictions
• Develop detailed design specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and technical documentation using CAD
• Conduct electrical, mechanical, and thermal analyses of solar array assemblies
• Support design of deployment and articulation solutions such as hinges and solar array drive mechanisms
• Define, plan, and execute qualification and acceptance test campaigns for solar array assemblies
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure design-for-manufacturability and traceability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft power systems or spacecraft solar arrays
• Proficiency with CAD and analysis tools for mechanical or electromechanical design
• Experience with power system design including voltage regulation and string configuration
• Experience with rapid prototyping and hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly
• Experience in soldering techniques relevant to solar module assembly
• Experience with environmental and qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, radiation)
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on experience with solar array drive mechanisms or power distribution hardware
• Experience with lightweight, flexible solar array stackups
• Familiarity with space qualification and reliability standards (NASA, ECSS, MIL)
• Experience with radiation effects on solar cells and degradation modeling