Electrical Engineer - Solar Array Design Job at EVONA, Loudoun County, VA

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  • EVONA
  • Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

Electrical Engineer – Solar Array Design

Loudoun County, VA / DMV Area

Our client an exciting Space company are looking for a Spacecraft Solar Array Engineer to lead the design, development, qualification, and in-orbit performance optimization of spacecraft solar array and power generation systems from concept through end-of-life.

The role blends spacecraft power subsystem engineering, structural and thermal design awareness, and hands-on test and integration work to deliver reliable, lightweight, and highly efficient photovoltaic power solutions for orbital and deep-space missions.

The ideal candidate has experience with space-rated photovoltaic technologies, deployable solar array mechanisms, and spacecraft power architectures, and can own the solar array subsystem from requirements definition through flight support.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead the design and architecture of spacecraft solar array systems, including cell selection, panel configuration, and array sizing
  • Develop power budgets and perform orbital energy balance and end-of-life performance analysis
  • Define detailed specifications, ICDs, and technical documentation for solar array assemblies and subsystems
  • Perform electrical, thermal, and structural analysis to ensure performance across launch and on-orbit conditions
  • Support the design of deployment and articulation mechanisms alongside structures and mechanisms teams
  • Plan and execute qualification and environmental testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and life testing
  • Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure quality, traceability, and scalability of flight hardware

What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft power systems, solar arrays, or space-based photovoltaic hardware
  • Strong understanding of solar array design, including string configuration, voltage regulation, and performance modelling
  • Experience with CAD and engineering analysis tools across electrical or electromechanical systems
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, assembly, and test of hardware
  • Familiarity with environmental testing for space hardware such as vibration, thermal, and radiation
  • Practical experience with soldering and solar cell interconnection techniques

Nice to have:

  • Experience designing or qualifying flight solar arrays or deployable systems
  • Knowledge of space standards such as NASA, ECSS, or MIL
  • Experience with flexible or lightweight solar array technologies
  • Understanding of radiation effects and long-term degradation of solar cells

Job Tags

Flexible hours

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