Solar Array Test Engineer

📋 Description Develop, author, and maintain test plans, procedures, and reports for solar array hardware at the Own the qualification program for non-space-heritage (terrestrial/COTS) photovoltaic cell Define cell-level qualification logic, test matrices, and success criteria distinct from Qualify solar cell suppliers' fabrication and process controls against space workmanship and Plan and execute environmental test campaigns including thermal vacuum (TVAC), thermal cycling Plan and execute electrical performance testing of solar array hardware, including flash testing 🎯 Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical 5+ years of experience in hardware testing for satellites, spacecraft, or high-reliability Hands-on experience planning and executing environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock Demonstrated experience authoring test plans, procedures, and test reports for complex Working knowledge of photovoltaic device physics and space-environment degradation mechanisms 8+ years of experience in test engineering for satellite or spacecraft programs, with direct solar 🎁 Benefits Base salary plus company equity Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents Generous paid time off (up to 20+ days vacation for exempt staff, cash-out unused vacation annually) Paid parental leave Short and long-term disability insurance Life insurance