Solar Array Engineer
Core
Design, manufacture, and verification of photovoltaic solar arrays for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Solar Array Engineer
Builds
Solar arrays for Haven Station commercial space stations
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Space systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
photovoltaic design, composite structure manufacturing, welding/adhesion/lamination processes, AIAA S112 standards compliance, systems integration, design reviews, technical documentation, failure analysis, GD&T implementation
Preferred skills
space industry experience, AIAA S111/S112 guidelines, fast-paced manufacturing environment, NX/Teamcenter CAD, Ansys/FeMap/Nastran/Abaqus/Thermal Desktop analysis, spacecraft specifications (SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001/5019)
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, FeMap, Nastran, Abaqus, Thermal Desktop
Responsibilities
Define requirements and trade architectures of solar arrays; Select and qualify materials and vendors; Develop and qualify processes for welding, adhesion, and lamination; Test and qualify designs to AIAA S112 standards; Interface with systems engineering, power electronics, structures, thermal, and mission assurance teams; Troubleshoot issues across the product lifecycle; Participate in design reviews, drawing checks, and technical documentation
Seniority
Mid-level IC