Solar Array Photovoltaics Engineer

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOLAR ARRAY PHOTOVOLTAICS ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive design and manufacturing process development of high volume manufactured, low-cost photovoltaic assemblies for space applications
• Model cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability of photovoltaic assemblies
• Understand and evaluate current and emerging photovoltaic technologies within all relevant solar industries
• Develop new tests to characterize degradation mechanisms and predict the performance of proposed designs through product life.
• Perform due diligence on designs including hand calculations, FMEA, and DFMEA
• Participate in design trades considering mechanical, optical, electrical, thermal, and cost performance
• Design, document, and release flight designs using industry best standards
• Coordinate development effort across multiple teams
• Track and communicate project status

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• MS or Ph.D. graduate degree in engineering or science.
• Familiarity with spacecraft solar arrays and the space environment
• Familiarity with high volume manufacturing
• Familiarity with terrestrial solar arrays
• Enthusiasm for hands-on prototyping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.