This is why you are going to love this role
As a part of the high-skilled manufacturing team, you as Dcubed's new Electrical Technician in our Solar Array (SA) production team will be supporting the manufacturing of solar arrays, focusing on the electrical and electronic aspects of the process. Responsibilities include building harnesses, integrating them into the SA, and working with epoxy and resins. Your precise and detail oriented working style will support your work in the assembly from small assemblies to the full tested product. Building up new production capabilities and maintaining existing capacity, is part of your wide spectrum of responsibilities.
Some SAs are PCB-based, so you will be assembling electronic components on PCBs, performing soldering and rework, and working in compliance with IPC standards. You will also be executing testing and measurement protocols on manufactured components. Additionally, as we are developing our SA production plant, you will work with engineers on the development and assembly of measurement devices and GSE for future production activities.
You key responsibilities
* Assemble and integrate space-grade solar arrays (structure, substrates, cells, and harness)
* Manufacture and install power and signal harnesses in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3
* Perform soldering and rework (interconnects, PCB) per IPC J-STD-001 Class 3
* Solar cell stringing, interconnection, bonding, and layup integration
* Apply adhesives, encapsulants, and control curing processes
* Perform electrical testing: continuity, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, and IV curve characterization
* Set up and operate automated test benches for electrical characterization and data acquisition
* Mechanical integration into deployable panel structures
* Ensure strict ESD and FOD compliance; work in cleanroom environments
* Maintain full traceability in line with ESA / NASA and ECSS standards
* Identify non-conformities and support AIT activities
Your background & skills
Must-haves:
* As a professional you are detail and quality focused, proactive, structured and hands-on, and are not afraid to carry responsibility
* As a colleague, you are supportive, friendly and approachable
* Education: Technical degree or vocational training in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
* 2–5 years in aerospace, electronics manufacturing, or high-reliability industries
* Experience in harness assembly, PCB assembly, or space/aviation hardware production
* Certifications:
* IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3
* IPC J-STD-001 Class 3
* Knowledge of IPC standards (e.g. IPC-A-610 / IPC/WHMA-A-620)
* Electrical testing and measurement equipment (multimeter, power supply, oscilloscope)
* Handling of epoxies and resins
* Experience in high-reliability power hardware integration
* Precision crimping, fine-pitch soldering, shielding termination
* Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
* Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) for test automation and data logging
* Basic PLC or automated test system configuration
* Understanding of IV curves and key parameters (Voc, Isc, FF, efficiency)
* Proficient with multimeters, programmable power supplies, and electronic loads
* Technical English proficiency
Nice-to-haves:
* Experience with space-grade hardware
* Cleanroom experience
* GSE development or test bench setup
* Crimping and space-qualified connector assembly
* Basic CAD or electrical schematics reading
* Programming and automatization experience
* Previous exposure to cleanroom or controlled environments
* Experience with deployable Solar Array mechanisms
* Environmental testing (TVAC, vibration)
* Experience with structural adhesives and space-qualified silicones
* Knowledge of ECSS-Q-ST-70-XX
We have a lot happening in production and product development, so if building the future of reusable, high performance and reliable solar arrays sounds like something you would enjoy, now would be a good time to join Dcubed Apply