Principal Solar Design Engineer
Core
Designing, manufacturing, and testing high-power solar arrays for next-generation satellites across multiple orbits.
Role type
Principal Solar Design Engineer
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for commercial and US government missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Solar Power
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Solar array system architecture, electrical power system design, mechanical design, structural analysis, radiation resilience design, manufacturing process selection, qualification testing, lifecycle performance analysis
Preferred skills
AIAA S111/S112 standards, NASA-STD-5017/4005 compliance, high-voltage degradation analysis, complex mechanical system failure mode analysis
Technologies
Solar cells, module technologies, deployment mechanisms, avionics integration, manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
Define solar array electrical and mechanical architecture, develop electrical system performance degradation modeling, execute assembly level acceptance and qualification testing, collaborate on integrated system qualification, lead design reviews and drive development schedules, partner with production to develop work instructions and end-of-line tests
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight