K2 Space Solar Design Engineer contributing to design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of high-power solar arrays for large spacecraft. Own build and test activities for flight hardware and support full lifecycle solar array development.
Responsibilities
Critical to achieving K2's vision of deploying at scale across MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space are the solar arrays. As a Solar Engineer, you will contribute to the design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of high-power solar arrays for some of the largest spacecraft ever flown. You'll work across technical domains; from module technology and electrical power systems to deployment mechanisms, structures, and production — learning from experienced engineers while taking on meaningful ownership of hardware from day one.
First 6 months: Support solar array subsystem development through analysis, component-level testing, and manufacturing process documentation.
First year: Own specific build and test activities for flight hardware, from assembly through acceptance testing.
First two years: Contribute to full lifecycle solar array development across multiple vehicle builds, developing expertise in both design and production.
Support the design and analysis of solar array electrical and mechanical subsystems
Assist in the development and maintenance of electrical performance degradation models across environment variations
Execute assembly-level acceptance and qualification test procedures and document results
Collaborate with avionics, structures/mechanisms, software, and production teams on integration activities and test campaigns
Support design reviews with analysis products and test data
Contribute to manufacturing processes for in-house fabrication and assembly, including work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line testing
Participate in on-orbit data review and anomaly investigation efforts
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in physicsInternship in at least one ofExperience with CAD software (NX
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
Internship in at least one of: photovoltaics, power systems, or materials characterization
Hands-on hardware experience through internships, research, design competitions, or extracurricular projects
Preferred
Internship or research experience with solar arrays or power systems for space applications
Exposure to solar cell or module characterization techniques (IV curves, electroluminescence, flash testing)
Familiarity with structural analysis tools (Nastran, ANSYS, or equivalent) or thermal analysis tools
Familiarity with space environment effects on materials, including radiation, thermal cycling, and atomic oxygen
Experience with CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and practical GD&T application
Exposure to manufacturing processes such as soldering, layup, or electromechanical assembly
Python or MATLAB proficiency for data analysis
Independent and self-motivated mindset with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
