Solar Power Module Stress Test Engineer

Job Description

Solestial, Inc. is a solar energy company for space. Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial panels can be mass-produced using automated machines, resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity. From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility-scale energy infrastructure and services in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy.

The Role

The Solar Power Module Test Engineer will manage and execute all stress testing of Solestial’s space solar power modules. This engineer will work as part of the Product Team to ensure that all solar module components undergo an adequate test campaign before incorporation into the Space Mission.

Specific Responsibilities

• Create test procedures for different component testing based on space environment requirements.
• Collect the test data and create test reports.
• Recommend test campaigns based on new mission requirements or changes in the product.
• Source testing facilities and testing equipment to execute the tests.
• Manage Solestial’s test equipment and ensure it is properly maintained to support all tests.
• Manage test facility suppliers.
• Work with other engineers and technicians to prioritize the workload.

Your Background

• 5+ years of engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in test engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or another technical degree.
• Experience testing and qualifying space products, including most of the following: thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, vibration testing, ESD testing, electrical end-to-end testing, mechanical end-to-end testing, electroluminescence testing, and welding verification.
• Experience working with solar power products.
• Experience managing technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate would possess the following -
• Master’s or PhD in test engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or other technical degree.
• Experience with solar cell testing.

Our Benefits

• Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
• A minimum of 20 days PTO and 10 paid holidays annually
• 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance