Top 589 Solar engineer Jobs in California

Solar Design Engineer
K2 Space —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Associate Controls Engineer - Entry Level 2026
Solar Turbines —San Diego, CA
- $72,360 - $108,540 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
5d
Test Engineer - Space Solar
Starpath Robotics —Hawthorne, CA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Mechanical Engineer- Entry Level 2026
Solar Turbines —San Diego, CA
- $72,360 - $108,540 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
6d
Solar Engineer
Motive Energy Storage Solutions —Victorville, CA
- Construction site
- Mid-level
Test Engineer (Solar Chemistry) - Space Solar
Starpath Robotics —Hawthorne, CA
- $125,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12d
Solar Manufacturing Engineer
K2 Space —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Schematics
- Senior level
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
12d
Power Systems Engineer
Cupertino Electric, Inc. —San Jose, CA
- $128,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Team management
Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer
APR Consulting Inc —Pasadena, CA
- $50.00 - $74.30 an hour
- Contract
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Lead HVAC & Thermal Engineer - Electric Vehicles (up to $210k + Equity)
Atlantic Partners —Fremont, CA
- $170,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Civil / Structural Engineer / Designer
McPherson Engineering —Jurupa Valley, CA
- $56,000 - $85,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Industrial Engineer - Level 2
Northrop Grumman —Oxnard, CA
- $83,400 - $125,200 a year
- Overtime
- Inventory control
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Power Generation Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior
PG&E Corporation —Chico, CA
- $153,828 - $197,628 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- 8 years
4d
Power Generation Project Engineer (Electrical)
PG&E Corporation —Auberry, CA
- $115,128 - $175,080 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
3d
Power Generation Electrical Project Engineer
PG&E Corporation —Redding, CA
- $115,128 - $175,080 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- 3 years
4d
Staff ALD Manufacturing Engineer, Solar Manufacturing
Tesla —Fremont, CA
- $156,000 - $234,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Mechanical Engineer (Structures) - Space Solar
Starpath Robotics —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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System Integration Engineer, Solar Products
Tesla —Palo Alto, CA
- $120,000 - $252,000 a year
- Full-time
- Software troubleshooting
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Solar Array Test Engineer
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal Solar Process Engineer
K2 Space —Los Angeles, CA
- $175,000 - $200,000 a year
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance

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Solar Design Engineer

K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Thermal analysis
MSC Nastran
Fabrication
MATLAB
Renewable energy system design
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Performance testing in mechanical engineering
Bachelor's degree in Physics
Mechanical fabrication
Procedural guides
Technical documentation
Aerospace design
Aerospace electronics implementation
Design of manufacturing processes
Electromechanical aerospace component assembly
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical technical documentation
CAD design (engineering design task)
Aerospace Engineering
Power system design
Soldering tools
Research
Mid-level
Electrical engineering
GD&T
Collaboration with product development teams
Analysis skills
ANSYS
Electrical acceptance testing

Full Job Description

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

Critical to achieving K2's vision of deploying at scale across MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space are the solar arrays. As a Solar Engineer, you will contribute to the design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of high-power solar arrays for some of the largest spacecraft ever flown. You'll work across technical domains; from module technology and electrical power systems to deployment mechanisms, structures, and production — learning from experienced engineers while taking on meaningful ownership of hardware from day one.

First 6 months: Support solar array subsystem development through analysis, component-level testing, and manufacturing process documentation.

First year: Own specific build and test activities for flight hardware, from assembly through acceptance testing.

First two years: Contribute to full lifecycle solar array development across multiple vehicle builds, developing expertise in both design and production.

Responsibilities

Support the design and analysis of solar array electrical and mechanical subsystems

Assist in the development and maintenance of electrical performance degradation models across environment variations

Execute assembly-level acceptance and qualification test procedures and document results

Collaborate with avionics, structures/mechanisms, software, and production teams on integration activities and test campaigns

Support design reviews with analysis products and test data

Contribute to manufacturing processes for in-house fabrication and assembly, including work instructions, in-process checkouts, and end-of-line testing

Participate in on-orbit data review and anomaly investigation efforts

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field

Internship in at least one of: photovoltaics, power systems, or materials characterization

Hands-on hardware experience through internships, research, design competitions, or extracurricular projects

Nice to Have

Internship or research experience with solar arrays or power systems for space applications

Exposure to solar cell or module characterization techniques (IV curves, electroluminescence, flash testing)

Familiarity with structural analysis tools (Nastran, ANSYS, or equivalent) or thermal analysis tools

Familiarity with space environment effects on materials, including radiation, thermal cycling, and atomic oxygen

Experience with CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and practical GD&T application

Exposure to manufacturing processes such as soldering, layup, or electromechanical assembly

Python or MATLAB proficiency for data analysis

Independent and self-motivated mindset with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company

Salary and level will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person."

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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