Tandem PV
Solar Technology
DirectorofSpaceSolarTechnology
“Director of Space Solar Technology at Tandem PV. Skills: Space Solar Technology leadership, Perovskite/silicon tandem solar technology, Space-qualified solar panel development, Engineering team leadership, Program management. Lead the Space Solar Program. Define the technical roadmap for space-qualified tandem solar panels”
What You'll Achieve.
Bring cost effective solar panels onto the market; Scale metal-halide perovskite solar technology to make best-in-class mechanically stacked tandem modules; Expand team to work in new pilot manufacturing facility; Lead the space solar program from the ground up; Ensure the program meets technical milestones; Deliver high-efficiency, lightweight power systems for satellites and spacecraft; Establish space solar as a major product line for the company
Industry & Context.
Rapid risk-reduction cycles
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience developing space solar cells, spacecraft photovoltaic arrays, or spacecraft power systems, Track record leading engineering teams or complex technical programs, Background in perovskite, tandem, or thin-film solar technologies, Familiarity with photovoltaic device engineering, semiconductor materials, or aerospace power systems, Experience with radiation effects on solar cells and space environmental testing, Knowledge of lightweight panel architectures and reliability in LEO environments, Experience qualifying hardware for flight readiness
What You'll Do.
Lead the Space Solar Program
Define the technical roadmap for space-qualified tandem solar panels
Drive system architecture
and reliability strategy
Design product layout
and mentor a team of engineers and technicians
Establish development processes for device
and panel integration
Manage relationships with panel assembly vendors
academic collaborators
Adapt Tandem PV’s terrestrial tandem technology for space environments
Drive improvements in efficiency
and radiation tolerance
Oversee development of lightweight panel architectures
Collaborate with internal R&D and manufacturing teams
Coordinate external testing and validation
Define the path from R&D to manufacturable space solar products
Identify opportunities for future space and government programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cross-functionally with Tandem PV’s R&D and manufacturing teams; Collaborate with internal R&D and manufacturing teams; Coordinate external testing and validation; Manage relationships with panel assembly vendors, academic collaborators, and testing partners
Communication Scope
Work closely with development customer(s)
Process & Methodology
Manage the execution of the space solar initiative, Lead complex technical programs, Define the technical roadmap, Drive system architecture, performance targets, and reliability strategy, Manage relationships with panel assembly vendors, academic collaborators, and testing partners, Define the path from R&D to manufacturable space solar products
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