Impulse Space
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$140,000 - $180,000 / year Impuls e Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from U.S. government agencies. Learn more about ITAR. Responsibilities
Design and develop silicon solar cells for spaceflight applications Work with a cross-disciplinary team to determine requirements for future array developments Select materials and topologies to maximize performance at a cost-effective price point Analyze solar cell power generation across operating conditions and lifetime Document and release designs per industry best practices Develop and execute qualification test campaigns specific to spacecraft solar cells Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 4+ years professional experience developing spacecraft silicon solar cells Experience with the trade-offs between different kinds of silicon cells and coatings Experience with the effects of UV, ionizing radiation, thermal shock, atomic oxygen, MMOD, etc. Experience with the solar-related parts of NASA-HDBK-4002B Familiarity with modern solar cell technologies from multiple industries Familiarity with the equipment used to manufacture modern spacecraft solar cells Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering Familiarity with spacecraft silicon solar cell supply chain Familiarity with surface charging effects Experience in a startup or agile environment Project management experience Additional Information
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Join to apply for the
Photovoltaics Engineer
role at
Impulse Space Location:
Redondo Beach Department:
Avionics Compensation:
$140,000 - $180,000 / year Impuls e Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from U.S. government agencies. Learn more about ITAR. Responsibilities
Design and develop silicon solar cells for spaceflight applications Work with a cross-disciplinary team to determine requirements for future array developments Select materials and topologies to maximize performance at a cost-effective price point Analyze solar cell power generation across operating conditions and lifetime Document and release designs per industry best practices Develop and execute qualification test campaigns specific to spacecraft solar cells Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 4+ years professional experience developing spacecraft silicon solar cells Experience with the trade-offs between different kinds of silicon cells and coatings Experience with the effects of UV, ionizing radiation, thermal shock, atomic oxygen, MMOD, etc. Experience with the solar-related parts of NASA-HDBK-4002B Familiarity with modern solar cell technologies from multiple industries Familiarity with the equipment used to manufacture modern spacecraft solar cells Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering Familiarity with spacecraft silicon solar cell supply chain Familiarity with surface charging effects Experience in a startup or agile environment Project management experience Additional Information
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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