Solar Array Design Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Staff)

$122,000 - $183,000/Yr

Redwire Space - Goleta, CA

Full-time

Goleta, CA

About the position

The Solar Array Design Engineer position at Redwire Space involves working on the design and deployment of solar array systems for space applications. The role requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that designs meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements while adhering to engineering principles. The engineer will be responsible for electrical and mechanical design tasks, including sizing and power analysis, creating 3D models, and developing qualification campaigns for components.

Responsibilities

• Perform sizing and power analysis for PV deployable solar arrays.
• Design, layout and model electrical schematics, harnessing and circuit boards for space deployables.
• Develop and execute qualification campaigns for PV and electrical components including mechanical, thermal and radiation testing.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to develop and validate electrical interconnect processes such as welding and soldering.
• Collaborate with systems engineering on electrical de-rating and EEE parts lists.
• Proactively interface with multi-disciplinary team members to optimize component and system designs that meet all technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Create 3D solid models using SolidWorks CAD software in support of new and existing space flight programs.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure that designed components and systems meet all requirements.
• Create, maintain, and release component, assembly, and layout drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Utilize hardware-based techniques to perform research and development, iterate on design concepts, correlate engineering models, and develop manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of electromechanical systems, photovoltaics, and composite structures.
• Experienced with SolidWorks PDM or CAD.
• Experienced with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities.
• Ability to travel - an average of 10-15% travel may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 or more years' experience in space industry, including developing, building, and testing space flight hardware, ideally deployable solar arrays.
• Self-motivated in applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices of mechanical / aerospace engineering to independently perform assignments.
• Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS), AIAA S-114-2005, NASA-STD-5017, MMPDS, etc.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, NASTRAN or ANSYS is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong attention to detail with advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce 'completed staff work'.
• A growth mindset.

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Commitment to core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence