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Solar Array Test Engineer

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Redondo Beach$110k - $150kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Designs, plans, and executes testing of solar array systems and subassemblies, from requirements to data review, focusing on electrical performance, mechanical integrity, environmental durability, and flight readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute electrical performance tests for solar arrays, including I-V characterization and efficiency measurements
  • Plan and run environmental and durability tests such as thermal cycling, UV exposure, vibration, or shock as applicable
  • Develop test plans and procedures from system and component requirements, including acceptance criteria
  • Design, build, and validate test fixtures, harnessing, and high-power setups
  • Partner with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to close test gaps and improve reliability and performance
  • Participate in anomaly troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and re-test plans

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of direct experience in hardware test engineering
  • Working knowledge of photovoltaic behavior, electroluminescence, and solar array performance drivers
  • Experience with electrical and thermal instrumentation and DAQ systems
  • Familiarity with environmental and mechanical test methods and lab safety practices
  • Strong data reduction and analysis skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar
  • Clear communicator with solid technical documentation skills

Skills

Required:Electrical test engineeringI-V characterizationData analysis (Python/MATLAB)Environmental & mechanical testingTechnical documentation
Nice to have:Test fixture design

Benefits

  • long-term incentives in stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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