Electrical and Power Systems Solar Panel Engineer

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in flight.

Electrical and Power Systems Solar Panel Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Layout and design of photovoltaic solar arrays.

Perform sizing and power analysis, charging analysis, grounding and ESD for deployable solar arrays.

Execute the 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, review, and implement the test.

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

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 and procedures.

Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent in: Physics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or similar field

Familiarity with solar cell design and device physics, semiconductor processing, material characterization and analytical techniques:

5+ years of experience in analyzing technical data and providing clear written and verbal presentation of the results

5+ years of experience providing engineering support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

2 years minimum work experience on Solar Modules, Solar Cells, or Solar Arrays.

Experience using basic MS Office software tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficiency with CAD (Computer Aided Design) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.

Experience working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with alternative space solar technologies (multi-junction, thin-film, etc.)

Design experience with Solar Arrays for Space Applications.

Familiarity with satellite power systems and LEO environment effects

Background in cost modeling and manufacturing process optimization

Experience with machine learning applications in degradation modeling

Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical process control, lean principles

Understanding of fundamental circuit design and analysis

Hands-on experience in assembling and testing electronic components including environmental testing

Familiarity with environmental effects (radiation, temperature, ESD, atomic oxygen, etc.) on semiconductor devices and associated design and analysis techniques for evaluating performance under a wide range of potential operating conditions

Familiarity with gated approach to product & process development and Aerospace industry material and qualification requirements (such as AIAA-S-111/112, NASA-STD-6016, and/or equivalent ECSS standards)

Experience participating in or leading Root Cause/Corrective Action investigations (RCCA) and/or Design for Manufacturing Assembly & Test (DFMAT) initiatives

Proficiency in problem solving complex issues.

Familiarity with developing and implementing targeted process automation or other continuous improvement initiatives for both production and production support environments

Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

Experience with the project management of technical projects

Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Materials Science, or equivalent.

Experience writing code in Python or other coding languages.

Experience using Siemen's NX and TeamCenter for CAD and PLM software respectively.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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.