Solar Design Engineer

The role

You will contribute to the design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of high-power solar arrays for large spacecraft. You will work across technical domains including module technology, electrical power systems, deployment mechanisms, structures, and production.

What you will do

• 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
• Participate in on-orbit data review and anomaly investigation efforts

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Many other perks

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space. The company is mass-producing high-power satellite platforms and is a high-growth Series D-funded company.