Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer; Solar Array and Battery)– Satellites Systems

Job Description

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The Integrated Design Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated Satellite Solar Array and Battery Mechanical Design Engineer, Mid‑Career or Senior level
, to join the Space Mission Systems Satellite Engineering Team. This candidate will be part of a high‑performing engineering team that is immersed in development and high non‑recurring projects. They will provide all aspects of mechanical design engineering support for the solar array and battery technologies, including designing substrates, yoke structures, panel layouts, battery packs, etc. The engineer will also be responsible for the electro‑mechanical architecture of battery and solar array designs and serve as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA).

They will work closely with our Solar Array and Battery REA and Analysis team members, as well as partnering organizations from Systems Engineering, Stress, Dynamics, Materials & Processes, Production Engineering, Quality, Supplier Management, and Spectrolab. The engineer will support program deliverables and will have accountability for all Satellite Solar Array technologies for Government and Commercial Satellites, with additional support across other space applications.

Experience with Solar Array and/or Battery technologies (substrates, cells, panels, integration, system requirements, etc) is required. This position is in El Segundo, California
.

• Lead functional teams as potential Technical Lead Engineer, Boeing Designated Expert, or REA.

• Lead project planning and ensure execution on program commitments as a potential Solar Array REA driving the design, build, test, and installation of solar array substrates, solar cells, panels, and wings to the spacecraft.

• Support/lead design configurations by following regulatory and company approved processes and procedures.

• Perform solar array analysis (deployment, stowed/deployed wing predicts, power analysis, etc) to support the missions team.

• Develop mechanical and electrical designs (mechanical/electrical layouts, yoke/structures, harnesses, etc) using Creo and AutoCAD implementing appropriate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, DFMAT, critical clearance, and material selection processes.

• Support/lead qualification of solar panels and wings by driving test program, analyzing all relevant data, working with appropriate functional teams, drafting qualification test reports, and presenting to internal and external customers.

• Drive critical RCCA investigation and prepare/present Failure Review Board packages to internal and external customers. Work closely with chief engineers, program and functional leadership, and other SMEs to get alignment on proper containment, root cause, and corrective actions.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires a U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI – Final Post‑Start

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).

• Level 3:
  Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience.

• Level 3: 5+ years of experience in an engineering role supporting solar array technologies.

• Level 4: 9 or more years related work experience.

• Level 4: 9+ years of experience in an engineering role supporting solar array technologies.

• TS/SCI and SSBI preferred.

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
  
  Note:
  
  Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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