Sr. Electrical Design Engineer
About The Position
Intuitive Machines is seeking a self-motivated and innovative Sr. Electrical Engineer to join its Solar Array, Battery, and Mechanisms team in San Jose, California. The engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert for spacecraft solar array electrical systems, supporting development of next-generation products and ongoing improvement of the existing product line. The role works with program, systems, manufacturing, test, and supplier teams to develop, qualify, integrate, and operate high-performance solar array systems for space exploration missions. It applies expertise in solar cell technology, electrical design, power modeling, and space hardware development to support reliable spacecraft power systems. The position offers technical ownership across solar power systems from concept through qualification, integration, launch, and on-orbit operations.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience in aerospace, spacecraft power systems, solar technology, or a related field.
- Experience developing, testing, analyzing, or supporting electrical systems or space hardware.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work through complex technical issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree may be counted as two years of experience.
- Experience with spacecraft solar array electrical design, qualification, circuit modeling, testing, and data analysis.
- Experience with DC circuit analysis and power system design.
- Familiarity with solar cell and solar array manufacturing processes and industry best practices.
- Experience supporting assembly, integration, and test (AIT) of electrical or spacecraft hardware in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with international suppliers and managing technical issues through design, manufacturing, and acceptance testing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to engineers, program teams, customers, and senior leadership.
- Experience with spacecraft or aerospace industry standards and processes.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the electrical subject matter expert for spacecraft solar arrays within the Electrical Power Subsystem.
- Lead electrical aspects of solar array development, qualification, integration, testing, and on-orbit operations.
- Develop and maintain solar array on-orbit power predictions and performance models for spacecraft programs.
- Analyze on-orbit telemetry and compare actual solar array performance with predicted power models.
- Provide technical support for on-orbit anomalies, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
- Develop and manage risk mitigation plans related to solar cell technologies and solar array electrical performance.
- Support procurement, design, integration, and testing of spacecraft solar array photovoltaic assemblies (PVAs).
- Support development and qualification of new and heritage solar array hardware to meet mission-specific requirements.
- Develop and review technical documentation, including requirements, test plans, test procedures, analyses, and reports.
- Support technical reviews and customer presentations, including PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR, and other program milestones.
- Maintain product-line documentation, including qualification records, test data, performance databases, and lessons learned.
- Provide engineering approval and technical direction for subsystem and spacecraft design reviews.
- Coordinate with Systems Engineering and other subsystem teams to align solar array performance predictions, spacecraft power requirements, and electrical interfaces.
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and ensure hardware meets design and performance requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers supporting solar array electrical development and operations.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health and welfare insurance.
- 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
