💼 About This Role

You'll lead the solar array architecture and system design for high-power satellite platforms at a Series C space startup. You'll define how K2 develops, manufactures, and deploys solar arrays at production scale. This role spans multiple technical domains and offers the chance to innovate in a fast-paced environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Deliver solar array electrical and mechanical architecture and lifecycle performance margins
• Develop electrical system performance degradation characterization and modeling
• Define and execute assembly-level acceptance and qualification testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solar system requirements and test plans

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering
• 8+ years of experience in design, manufacture, and test of solar arrays for space applications

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience architecting solar array systems for space applications
• Background working on multiple solar array systems with varying technologies
• Experience with AIAA S111/S112, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5017, and NASA-STD-4005

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Equity in the company
• 🏖️ Paid time off
• 🩺 Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 📋 Life insurance
• 👶 Paid parental leave

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite Interview· 3 hours

🚩 Heads Up

• Export control requires U.S. Person status, limiting candidate pool