Photovoltaic Array Engineer

  Leiden
  Full time (40 hours per week)
  Medior-Senior

About this job

We are currently looking for a Photovoltaic Array Engineer to join the team in Leiden.

As a PVA Engineer, you will belong to the design team that specializes in the design of solar arrays that will go to space.

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Job details

Photovoltaic Array Engineer

Main responsibilities 


  • You will design solar arrays to maximize energy capture and efficiency in the space environment.
  • You will study their performance in space.
  • You will calculate the radiation and its impact on the performance.
  • You will be in direct contact with stakeholders.
  • You will study the radiation impacts and act accordingly.
  • You will design the layout of the cells in every series.
  • You will be responsible for the wiring and interconnection between panels.
  • You will ensure that the insulation requirements are met.
  • You will route the wiring.
  • You will test the cells.




Requirements


  • Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in photovoltaic technology, with a focus on space applications.
  • In-depth understanding of solar cell technology, including the physics of diodes, cell strings, and panel architecture.
  • Experience with radiation analysis and its impact on solar cell performance.
  • Knowledge of materials.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed performance and degradation analyses.
  • Excellent communication skills.

 

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Photovoltaic Array Engineer?

Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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Our story

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At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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How to apply

Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and motivational letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl or apply directly through our website.

Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g. agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.