Principal Space Solar Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Define and own the electrical architecture for space-based perovskite-silicon tandem solar panels, from cell interconnection to spacecraft EPS interface. Lead radiation degradation research and characterization programs to drive material and design decisions for mission-class power systems.

Requirements: Requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science with over 10 years of R&D experience in photovoltaic devices. Must have deep proficiency in PV characterization, hands-on cell interconnection experience, and familiarity with spacecraft power architectures.

Key Skills: PV Device Characterization, Electrical Architecture Design, Spacecraft EPS Integration, Radiation Degradation Research, Cell Interconnection, Power Budget Modeling, I-V Measurement, Python, MATLAB, Spectral Response Analysis, Thermal Fatigue Resistance, ESD Protection, Grounding Architecture, MPPT, TID Characterization, DDD Modeling