AST SpaceMobile · 1 month ago
Solar Panel Engineer, Electrical and Power Systems
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first global cellular broadband network in space, aiming to improve connectivity for mobile subscribers. The Solar Panel Engineer will design, analyze, and qualify photovoltaic solar arrays, working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all components meet technical and schedule requirements for space applications.
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Responsibilities
Layout and design of photovoltaic solar arrays
Perform sizing and power analysis, charging analysis, grounding, and ESD for deployable solar arrays
Execute non-recurring engineering in support of new solar cell device definition and existing technology optimization to meet interface and performance requirements
Design and model electrical schematics, power harnessing, and circuit boards
Develop and execute qualification campaigns for photovoltaic 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 bonding
In coordination with the test engineer, promptly develop test content, test equipment, procedures, and tools
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
Apply engineering principles to ensure that designed components and systems meet all requirements
Utilize hardware-based techniques to perform research and development, iterate on design concepts, correlate engineering models, and develop manufacturing processes
Generate technical documentation, reporting, and presentations of design, test, and analysis results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
5+ years of relevant experience in Physics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field
5+ years of experience analyzing technical data and providing clear written and verbal presentations of the results
5+ years of experience providing engineering support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
A minimum of 2 years of work experience with Solar Modules, Solar Cells, or Solar Arrays
Familiarity with solar cell design, device physics, semiconductor processing, and material characterization techniques
Excellent problem-solving skills for complex technical issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical data
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Proactive and skilled in interfacing with interdisciplinary team members
Experience with the project management of technical projects
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
CAD (Computer Aided Design) systems
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Materials Science, or equivalent
Design experience with Solar Arrays for Space Applications
Familiarity with satellite power systems and the effects of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) environment
Experience with alternative space solar technologies (e.g., multi-junction, thin-film)
Background in cost modeling, manufacturing process optimization, and lean principles
Knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
Understanding of fundamental circuit design and analysis
Hands-on experience assembling and testing electronic components, including environmental testing
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards (AIAA-S-111/112, NASA-STD-6016, ECSS)
Experience leading or participating in Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Experience writing code in Python or other languages; specific experience with Siemens NX (CAD) and TeamCenter (PLM)
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit Partners
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
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