Develop, maintain, and verify mechanical and electrical requirements for specifications for space environment solar array wings and release mechanisms
Perform component trade studies and be able to recommend technical solutions
Perform space environment solar array power estimates, degradation analysis, and create IV curves
Development and execution of mechanical and electrical design concepts for space environment solar array wings
Ensure compliance with all electrical, mechanical, structural, and thermal design requirements through rigorous review and analysis
Mentor and guide engineering teams across multiple disciplines to achieve program objectives
Direct design reviews and participate in component and program level risk assessment and mitigation activities
Review and approval of mechanical drawings, documentation, and test fixtures
Collaborate with procurement and outside NGSC vendors to source assemblies, materials, and components in alignment with project goals
Provide technical leadership in solar array integration, testing, and validation processes
Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices in electromechanical design for solar arrays across various product lines and solar array design architectures

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field with typically 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent advanced degree and experience
Expertise in electromechanical system design, specific to space environment solar arrays, including mechanical, structural, thermal, and power analysis
Proven ability to interpret higher spacecraft bus / subsystem level requirements and develop complex lower solar array/unit level mechanical and electrical requirements
Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams and design projects
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Engineer, Electrical Level 4 – Power Subsystems

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