Solar Array Test Engineer
Core
Qualify terrestrial photovoltaic cell technologies and execute environmental testing for solar array hardware destined for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Senior IC test engineer (solar arrays/space systems)
Builds
Qualification programs and test campaigns for non-space-heritage solar array components
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Photovoltaics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
photovoltaic device physics, environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic), test plan authoring, data acquisition systems, root cause analysis, AIAA S-111/S-112 standards, MATLAB/Python
Preferred skills
solar array design, radiation degradation testing, AM0 solar simulator calibration, COTS component qualification, custom test fixturing, NX/Teamcenter CAD/PLM
Responsibilities
Own qualification program for terrestrial photovoltaic cells; develop and execute test plans for coupon/panel/wing/system levels; analyze test data and lead troubleshooting; coordinate internal and external testing; define test success criteria and instrumentation; collaborate with design/structures/thermal teams; present test readiness reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC