Solar Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Building and assembling high-power solar modules and photovoltaic arrays for satellites destined for space missions.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Hardware)
Builds
Solar modules, photovoltaic array subassemblies, and related flight hardware for K2 satellites.
Domain
Aerospace / Solar Energy Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
precision assembly, electromechanical integration, reading engineering drawings and schematics, setting up production floors for first article builds, creating custom tools and processes, developing work instructions and build procedures, root cause analysis of build anomalies.
Preferred skills
solar handling, lamination, photovoltaic module assembly, space/defense/high-reliability manufacturing experience, hardware design for manufacturability, CAD software (NX), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), MES setup.
Technologies
Manufacturing Execution System (MES), NX CAD
Responsibilities
Support assembly and build of solar modules and photovoltaic array subassemblies; identify and escalate build anomalies and process deviations; work with Quality and Production teams to maintain build cadence; support tooling inspection and maintenance; create custom tools and processes; contribute to continuous improvement efforts; develop and maintain work instructions and build procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC