Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer at Overview Energy

Spacecraft Solar Array EngineerOverview Energy is turning uninterrupted sunlight in space into directable energy on Earth. From our homebase in Virginia were building satellites that will deliver energy from orbit to the grid and make solar a reliable 24/7 resource. The RoleOverview Energys Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer leads the design development qualification and inorbit performance optimization of spacecraft solar array and power generation systems from concept through endoflife. The role blends spacecraft power subsystem engineering structural and thermal design awareness and handson test and integration work to deliver reliable lightweight and highly efficient photovoltaic power solutions for orbital and deepspace missions.The ideal candidate has experience with spacerated photovoltaic technologies deployable solar array mechanisms and spacecraft power architectures and can own the solar array subsystem from requirements definition through flight support. This engineer collaborates closely with power electronics structures mechanisms thermal attitude control avionics and mission operations teams to ensure the solar array meets power mass volume pointing and reliability targets for all mission phases.Responsibilities:Architect and design spacecraft solar array systems including cell technology selection string and panel configuration array sizing and interfaces.Perform power budget development orbital energy balance analyses and endoflife power predictions across mission scenarios eclipse seasons and pointing constraints.Develop detailed design specifications interface control documents (ICDs) and technical documentation for solar panels harnessing deployment mechanisms and array drive assemblies using CAD and industrystandard analysis tools.Conduct electrical mechanical and thermal analyses of solar array assemblies including structural margins for launch loads thermal gradients degradation and pointing performance impacts.Support design of deployment and articulation solutions (hinges holddown and release mechanisms solar array drive mechanisms) working with mechanisms and structures engineers to balance stiffness strength mass and deployment reliability.Define plan and execute qualification and acceptance test campaigns for solar arrays and subassemblies including vibration shock thermal vacuum radiation electrical performance and deployment testing.Develop and maintain photovoltaic performance models and conduct cell/module/arraylevel characterization to validate expected power output under AM0 conditions and over radiation and temperature environments.Work with manufacturing supply chain and production teams to ensure designformanufacturability process control and traceability of spacequalified solar cells substrates and interconnect materials.Support spacecraft integration and test (I&T) providing technical direction for solar array installation functional checkouts deployment tests and anomaly resolution.Monitor onorbit solar array performance analyze telemetry to detect degradation or anomalies and drive corrective actions or design improvements for future missions.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field with a focus on power or space systems.5 years of experience in spacecraft power systems spacecraft solar arrays or closely related photovoltaic hardware for space applications (cell module panel or arraylevel).Strong proficiency with CAD and analysis tools for mechanical and/or electromechanical design plus experience solar array sizing and performance modeling.Experience with power system design (voltage regulation string configuration bypass diodes).Experience with rapid prototyping and hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly.Experience in soldering techniques relevant to solar module assembly including hand soldering reflow methods and cell interconnection (tabbing/stringing).Experience with environmental and qualification testing relevant to flight hardware (e.g. vibration shock thermal vacuum radiation) including test planning and data review.U.S. citizenship and ability to work with ITARcontrolled technical data and hardware as required by program and regulatory constraints.Nice to have experience:Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on spacecraft power systems or space photovoltaics.Handson experience with design and qualification of spacecraft solar arrays solar array drive mechanisms or power distribution hardware for flight programs.Experience with lightweight flexible solar array stackups and associated support structures.Familiarity with space qualification and reliability standards (e.g. NASA ECSS MIL standards) applicable to power and structural hardware.Experience with radiation effects on solar cells and materials including shielding strategies and degradation modeling over mission life.Benefits:The health and safety of our employees and their families comes addition to competitive salary and equity we offer medical dental vision disability and life insurance coverage a health and wellness stipend 6 weeks of paid time off parental leave and employer 401K matching. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits at any time.ITAR Requirements:To comply with 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 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.Equal Opportunity Employer:Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Overview Energy is based on merit competence and qualifications and is not influenced by race color religion gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact our Human Resources team at Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply for jobs only if they meet all listed qualifications. We encourage anyone who believes they can succeed in this role to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Key Skills ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1