Space Photovoltaics Research Scientist
Core
Leading R&D projects to develop tools, capabilities, and prototypes for evaluating next-generation spacecraft solar cell and solar array technology for national security customers.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (space photovoltaics)
Builds
Computational modeling tools, experimental data analysis, and prototypes for space solar arrays
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Photovoltaics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
opto-electronic materials research, device physics characterization, electro-optical characterization techniques, computational modeling, project management, technical proposal writing
Preferred skills
radiation and space environmental effects analysis, open-source software development, AI/ML for data analysis, systems engineering, program management
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Origin
Responsibilities
Lead R&D projects to reduce risk and enable technology transition; design and perform experiments with data analysis; build computational modeling tools; mentor junior scientists and engineers; prepare technical proposals to secure R&D funding
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship and technical authority