Test Engineer - Space Solar Hardware at Starpath in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: Starpath is a company focused on developing technologies for human habitation on the Moon and Mars. They are seeking a Test Engineer to validate the performance of solar products in various environmental conditions, contributing to the improvement of space solar power. Responsibilities: - Assist activities related to the qualification and acceptance of space solar hardware - Execute environmental tests according to reference mission specifications (TVAC, vibration, thermal, radiation, etc.) - Work with the greater solar engineering organization to assess and mitigate risks (FMEA/FMECA-lite, fault trees where useful) - Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions - Partner with Manufacturing on quality controls, acceptance gates, and nonconformance workflows - Communicate testing rationale and results clearly to stakeholders Required Qualifications: - B.S. or higher in an engineering discipline - Experience building/owning hardware - Strong engineering judgement using first-principles based rationale - Strong written and verbal communication skills - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Preferred Qualifications: - Solar array / power subsystem experience - Direct experience with environmental testing and/or high-rate manufacturing - Startup or rapid development program experience Required Skills: Hardware Engineering, Environmental Testing, Solar Array Power Subsystems, Failure Analysis, Risk Assessment, Manufacturing Quality Control Benefits: Equity package, PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included