Photovoltaic Assembly & Electrical Engineer Verified today
Revolv Space designs and manufactures solar array drive assemblies for small satellites, enabling continuous payload operations. We seek a Photovoltaic Assembly & Electrical Engineer to drive development, assembly, and testing of our spacecraft solar array systems, working closely with AIT and product development teams.
Your mission:
- Lead PVA process development, qualification and execution
- Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tools for precise photovoltaic cell alignment and integration
- Conduct non-destructive and destructive tests to validate quality of welded and bonded joints
- Design and analyze electrical circuits of solar arrays, including cell stringing, diode placement, and harness routing
- Perform analyses to predict electrical performance under space conditions (thermal cycles, radiation exposure)
- Develop and implement test plans for electrical performance, including I-V curve characterization
- Build prototypes of solar panel sections for testing
- Execute environmental tests such as thermal vacuum (TVAC) and vibration testing to simulate launch and on-orbit conditions
- Conduct performance testing, including solar simulator testing, to measure power output
What you bring:
- 5+ years demonstrated professional experience in photovoltaic assembly (PVA)
- Professional soldering and PV welding and testing experience
- Strong understanding of electrical and physical properties of solar cells and solar array materials
- Good knowledge of physics in the context of space engineering (effects of radiation, vacuum, space particles and thermal stresses on electrical and PV systems)
- Good knowledge of space industry standards related to PVA
- Proficiency in CAD software for designing solar panel layouts and fixtures
- Experience with test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, and data acquisition systems
- Strong analytical skills to interpret test data and troubleshoot issues
- Fluent use of English
- Helpful but not required: skills in PCB and flexible PBC design
What we offer:
- Salary EUR 65,000-75,000 according to experience and proficiency
- Goal-oriented environment with flexible working hours
- Possibility of occasional remote work
- International team driven by passion and commitment
- Company activities and retreats
- Meal vouchers
- Hands-on experience with design, manufacturing, and testing of space-grade systems
- Direct impact on a NewSpace startup in Europe's high-tech hub
Location: Turin, Italy
Start date: October 2026
Working language: English