Solar Design Engineer

1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Full-time
Entry Level
IoT and Embedded Systems

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing
51-200
Founded 2022
$180M raised

Description

  • Support the design and analysis of solar array electrical and mechanical subsystems.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining electrical performance degradation models across environmental variations.
  • Execute assembly-level acceptance and qualification test procedures and document the results.
  • Collaborate with avionics, structures/mechanisms, software, and production teams on integration activities and test campaigns.
  • Support design reviews with analysis products and test data.
  • Contribute to manufacturing processes for in-house fabrication and assembly, including work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line testing.
  • Participate in on-orbit data review and anomaly investigation efforts.
  • Support solar array subsystem development through analysis, component-level testing, and manufacturing process documentation.
  • Own specific build and test activities for flight hardware, from assembly through acceptance testing.
  • Contribute to full lifecycle solar array development across multiple vehicle builds.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Internship experience in at least one of the following areas: photovoltaics, power systems, or materials characterization.
  • Hands-on hardware experience through internships, research, design competitions, or extracurricular projects.
  • Internship or research experience with solar arrays or power systems for space applications (preferred).
  • Exposure to solar cell or module characterization techniques such as IV curves, electroluminescence, and flash testing (preferred).
  • Familiarity with structural analysis tools such as Nastran or ANSYS, or equivalent thermal analysis tools (preferred).
  • Familiarity with space environment effects on materials, including radiation, thermal cycling, and atomic oxygen (preferred).
  • Experience with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks, and practical GD&T application (preferred).
  • Exposure to manufacturing processes such as soldering, layup, or electromechanical assembly (preferred).
  • Python or MATLAB proficiency for data analysis (preferred).
  • Independent, self-motivated mindset with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license due to ITAR requirements.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 plus equity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Other additional perks.

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