Solar Array Design Specialist
2 days ago
**Mission Critical Role**
The Solar Array Photovoltaics Engineer will play a key role in developing high-volume manufactured, low-cost photovoltaic assemblies for space applications at SpaceX.
**Job Responsibilities:**
- Design and manufacture photovoltaic assemblies for space applications.
- Develop and implement processes to improve cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability of photovoltaic assemblies.
- Evaluate current and emerging photovoltaic technologies and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement tests to characterize degradation mechanisms and predict the performance of proposed designs through product life.
- Perform due diligence on designs including hand calculations, FMEA, and DFMEA.
- Participate in design trades considering mechanical, optical, electrical, thermal, and cost performance.
- Design, document, and release flight designs using industry best standards.
- Coordinate development effort across multiple teams.
- Track and communicate project status.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science.
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management.
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
- MS or Ph.D. graduate degree in engineering or science.
- Familiarity with spacecraft solar arrays and the space environment.
- Familiarity with high volume manufacturing.
- Familiarity with terrestrial solar arrays.
- Enthusiasm for hands-on prototyping.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
$160,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience.
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