Solar Array Test Engineer

Qualification

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, physics, or related engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in hardware testing for satellites, spacecraft, or high-reliability aerospace systems Familiarity with data acquisition systems, instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, LVDTs), and test automation Hands-on experience planning and executing environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, or acoustic) on flight or qualification hardware Demonstrated experience authoring test plans, procedures, and test reports Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel test campaigns and maintain meticulous documentation Working knowledge of photovoltaic device physics and space-environment degradation mechanisms Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent Effective communicator who thrives in a hands-on, hardware-rich environment and is comfortable working across engineering disciplines and with technician teams Preferred Skills &