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Company Overview
The Aerospace Corporation serves as a vital partner to the nation's space initiatives, tackling complex challenges and offering unparalleled technical proficiency. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we engage comprehensively across all facets of space—providing innovative solutions that encompass satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial sectors.
Position Summary
The Aerospace Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) is a multifaceted scientific organization that offers a broad and innovative research and development framework for an expanding space enterprise. PSL's influence is amplified through a diverse research portfolio that merges foundational scientific inquiry with advanced technology development to cater to a wide customer base. Our unique capability to collaborate with all stakeholders—government, industry, and academia—enables us to deliver novel solutions to the most pressing challenges in contemporary and future technology applications.
The Energy Technology Department (ETD) within PSL provides specialized technical support for space solar cell and solar array technologies utilized across various spacecraft. We lead the field by conducting fundamental and applied research to characterize photovoltaic devices and analyze their degradation in the space environment. Our advanced characterization techniques and commitment to precision and accuracy empower our national security and civil and commercial space clients with reliable data to forecast the performance and degradation of their solar arrays in the harsh conditions of space.
Key Responsibilities
As a Space Photovoltaics Engineering Scientist, you will spearhead initiatives to develop methodologies, tools, capabilities, and prototypes for evaluating and assessing next-generation spacecraft solar cell and solar array technologies for national security space programs. You will collaborate with industry partners and program offices to ensure the success of critical space missions by evaluating and understanding the relevant properties of various components of the solar array and their degradation in the pertinent space environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- Designing and executing experiments that significantly influence the future trajectory of space photovoltaic and solar array technology for space missions.
- Integrating hands-on engineering skills with scientific methodologies to lead the design and development of industry-leading capabilities for characterizing advanced space photovoltaic and other energy generation technologies.
- Utilizing your extensive technical experience to support the development of testing and measurement capabilities to characterize and comprehend photovoltaic devices.
- Contributing to data management, software analysis, and modeling tools.
- Effectively communicating technical findings and providing technical consultation to stakeholders and the broader scientific community through presentations and publications.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the Senior Member of the Technical Staff include:
- Master's degree in a STEM field or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in conducting photovoltaics devices and materials research or device physics characterization.
- Proficiency in two or more of the following photovoltaic characterization techniques: quantum efficiency measurements, four-point probe IV measurements, electroluminescence spectroscopy/imaging, DLTS, capacitance techniques, scanning defect mapping, reflectance spectroscopy.
- Experience with two or more of the following instruments: solar simulators, Keithley source meter, lock-in amplifier, spectroradiometer, vacuum chamber systems, thermal cyclers for panel life testing.
- Demonstrated experience using common data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Origin.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer needs or professional conferences for presenting research results.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.
For the Research Scientist role, the minimum requirements include:
- Ph.D. in a STEM field or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience in conducting photovoltaics materials research or device physics characterization or modeling.
- Experience in designing and executing experiments by building new tools or modifying existing ones to better understand the properties of electro-optical or microelectronics devices.
- Experience in managing research projects and collaborating with or leading teams of junior scientists/engineers.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our organization. Our leadership philosophy emphasizes that every employee can demonstrate leadership, and we are committed to cultivating our talent to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders.
Our comprehensive benefits include health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, flexible work schedules, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, education assistance programs, and a commitment to an inclusive work environment built on teamwork and respect.
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, valuing diversity and fostering an environment where unique ideas and perspectives are encouraged.
