Senior Solar Manufacturing Engineer

The Role

You will lead the transformation of solar array designs into reliable, flight-ready hardware at scale. Deeply embedded in the build of solar modules and photovoltaic arrays, you’ll operate at the center of production to drive process development, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and ensure hardware is built with precision, repeatability, and speed.

You’ll own critical manufacturing processes end-to-end, from early design engagement through production ramp and sustained operations. This role is built for someone who combines strong technical judgement with a bias for action. Your impact will extend beyond individual builds, shaping the foundation of manufacturing systems designed to deliver high-performance solar hardware, reliability and at scale, for mission pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space.

Responsibilities

Own manufacturing processes for solar modules, photovoltaic array integration, and associated mechanical structures from development through production

Develop, qualify, and maintain assembly procedures, tooling requirements, and build sequences that make flawless execution repeatable at scale

Drive design-for-manufacturing feedback into array and module designs in partnership with the Solar Design team, identifying producibility risks early in the design cycle

Lead root cause investigation and corrective action on build escapes, non-conformances, and process failures

Support sourcing and qualification of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling; manage vendor relationships to ensure on-spec delivery

Mentor and technically guide Manufacturing Engineering team members

Represent manufacturing engineering in design reviews and build readiness reviews

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or other relevant engineering discipline

5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, production, or hands-on engineering environment

Experience working with photovoltaic modules, solar cells, or electromechanical array assemblies

Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end manufacturing processes in high-rate environments, including process documentation, tooling, and build execution

Track record of driving DFM improvements that tangibly reduced cost, cycle time, or defect rate

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and comfortable engaging Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and close builds

Nice to Have

Hands-on background in high-volume or automated solar manufacturing environments

Experience ramping a production line from pilot builds to sustained production rate

Experience in space, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments with rigorous acceptance test requirements

Experience working closely with technicians and build tooling

Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $140,000 – $175,000 + equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks